Pink Hued Apple Jam using Red Gold Apples

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   First, start with boiling a preservation jar to sterilize.

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   Put in the tepid water and then bring to a boil and boil for 10 minutes.

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   Then put it on a clean towel to air dry.

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   Use red apples.

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   These are Red Gold apples from Hokkaido and Aomori Prefectures.

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   They're red right through to the core.

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   Wash the apples well and peel.

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   This apple's fruity flesh is even red.

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   Squeeze lemon juice.

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    Heat the peel, water, and lemon juice on medium-low heat to extract the flavor.

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    The juice will be this red.

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    This is the strained juice.

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    I obtained this beautiful red colored juice.

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    While the peels are simmering, cut the apples into 8 pieces, and then slice into 2-3 mm pieces.

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    They boil easier if they're cut very very thin.

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    Add the rest of the lemon juice and granulated sugar.

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    Heat on medium heat.

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    Once the sugar has dissolved, add the fruit juice.

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    Increase the heat to medium to low heat.

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    There will be scum that surfaces, so gently scoop it off.

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    While the apples are simmering, use a wooden spatula to make a cutting motion and mush the apples.

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    Simmer until they have become transparent and thick.

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    It's fine if you lower the heat to medium.

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    And it's done!

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    Pour into jars while its still hot, and then it's done.

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    Since Red Gold apples have nectar, they are sweet and tender and easy to boil.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.