lavender-infused apple jam

Directions

1. Peel the apples, remove the seeds, and chop them into small pieces. ≈ 8 min
2. Place them in a large pot, cover with water, and cook until tender, about 10 to 15 minutes. ⏱ 15 min
3. Once cooked, you can either blend them or mash them with a fork to create an apple puree. ≈ 4 min
4. Combine the diced apples with the cooked apples that were previously cooked in the water. ≈ 4 min
5. Add approximately 1 to 1.5 dl of water. ≈ 3 min
6. Add the sugar and vanilla sugar. ≈ 3 min
7. Well mixed. ≈ 4 min
8. Cook over high heat until the apples are tender, then reduce the heat slightly and continue cooking for about 10 minutes, stirring constantly. ⏱ 10 min
9. (It’s important to keep stirring constantly, as the pieces can stick to the bottom.) ≈ 4 min
10. Be careful, as it could splash. ≈ 3 min
11. If you can’t control it, simply reduce the heat to the lowest setting. ⏱ ≈ 10 min
12. Next, add the gel to the mixture containing 2-3 tablespoons of sugar, mix well, let the mixture rest, and then cook, stirring continuously, for about 3 more minutes. ⏱ 3 min
13. (The amount of gel can be adjusted depending on the desired consistency and firmness of the jam, typically about 2/3 of a package, and then that’s it). ≈ 3 min
14. Next, add a tablespoon of lavender and mix quickly to incorporate it into the mixture. ≈ 4 min
15. After 10 to 15 seconds, remove the heat and gently stir to distribute the lavender evenly throughout the jam. ≈ 4 min
16. Pourage the jam into clean, pre-heated jars, seal them tightly, turn them upside down, and leave them like that for 10 minutes. ⏱ 10 min
17. Next, put them back in their original positions, and you can then enjoy your jam. ≈ 3 min
18. Category: Sweetened preserve ≈ 3 min
19. Category: Ski Resort ≈ 3 min