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Title: Preserve fruits in Thermomix (not jam)
Post by: Cabsavs_mum on January 20, 2013, 10:41:56 pm

Is it possible to preserve fruits in bottles in the Thermomix.  I don't want to make jam - just preserve it in a light syrup, like Grandma used to do when fruits were plentiful?
I looked at buying a Fowlers Vacola preserving system, but now I wondering if TMX can do it, perhaps in the basket?
(I am a new owner, having only had mine since Christmas.)
Thank you.

Title: Re: Preserve fruits in Thermomix (not jam)
Post by: achookwoman on February 01, 2013, 09:11:19 am

Yes you can preserve in the TMX,  but I think it is not worth the trouble.  I did one jar just to see if I could do it.This is what I did.
Select a 300 ml jar that will fit into the basket and the lid of TMX will close on it .  Sterilise  the jar and lid.. A jar with a small white rubber ring in the lid.
I found that  two med. sized apples would fill the Jar.
Core and peel apples and slice into 16/20 slices.
Push apple slices into jar and add 50 mls of water,  ( sugar not necessary) .
place lid on jar and GIVE IT A 1/2 TWIST.  Not on tight as the air has to be able to escape as the heat builds up in the jar.
Pour 1. 1/2  litres of cold water into TMX bowl,  place basket in bowl,  place jar sitting upright into basket.
Set machine, 30 mins/ Varoma/ speed 1, with cup in.  The cup will not sit right down but will keep most of the steam in.
Remove jar and twist to seal the lid. Place on a wire rack to cook.  As it cools the lid will  pop and contract,  sealing the jar.

I usually preserve my fruit in the microwave using a similar method.  It takes 2 to 4 minutes.

Title: Re: Preserve fruits in Thermomix (not jam)
Post by: judydawn on February 01, 2013, 09:57:15 am

The microwave wins hands down then Chookie - thanks for doing the experiment.

You will find Chookies microwave method here (http://achookwoman.blogspot.com.au/2010/10/bottled-fruit-using-microwave_17.html) on her blog. To the right of that page (in the blog archive)  you will find all the pictorial steps for the method.

Title: Re: Preserve fruits in Thermomix (not jam)
Post by: JulieO on February 01, 2013, 10:06:37 am

That's great Chookie, will keep that in mind.  Thanks Judy for posting the link.  :-*

Title: Re: Preserve fruits in Thermomix (not jam)
Post by: cookie1 on February 01, 2013, 11:08:27 am

I love the step by step pictures. It makes it easy to understand.