Apple jam

Ingredients:

1. Apple - 4 chopped,peeled and chopped
2. Sugar - 2 cups
3. Fresh lemon juice - 1.5 tsp
4. Water - 1 cup

Method:

1.  Place the chopped apples along with water in a heavy bottom pan. Boil for 5 min.
2.  Now add the lemon juice and boil for another 10 minutes on medium flame till the apples are soft and mushy.
3. Switch off the stove and mash these apples well with a potato masher or a thick ladle.
4. Return the pan to heat and add sugar. Stir and bring it to boil on medium flame. Taste check for sugar and add more if required.
5. Cook on medium-low heat for about 25 - 30 minutes till the mixture turns thick.
6 Test for jelly -  Place the jam on a cold spoon or plate and check if it is holding shape. If the mixture is watery/thin cook for a few more minutes.
7. Allow it to cool for 5-10 minutes.
8 Transfer it to clean, dry bottles when it is still warm.
9. Store in refrigerator for more than a month.