Apple is a cholesterol and fat free fruit,it contains Vitamin C and many other nutrients.Apple keeps you away from heart diseases.Apple is also an excellent source of pectin,a fiber that helps to reduce blood cholesterol.
One apple equals one portion of the five fruit and vegetables required for daily intake.Apples contain dietary fiber.It is rich in potassium.Apple is a good weight loss supplement.
There are many more good things in apple so people who don't like to eat apple directly can take in the form of juice/jam or in any other form you like.
I like fruits and my husband doesn't eat fruits. To break the gridlock I got a idea. I prepared apple jam at home and surprisingly it came out very well.
Ingredients- 1/2kg apple
- 350gms sugar
- 1 cup water
- pinch of salt
- 2 tsp lemon juice or 1/2 tsp citric acid
Directions to Cook
- Peel the apple skin and cut into small pieces.
- Cook in water until tender.
- Add sugar,salt and lemon juice and stir it until the jam is thicken.
- Make sure it doesn't burn.
- Cool a little and pour into sterilized jars and cork tightly.
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