Preserve fruits in Thermomix (not jam)

[Cabsavs_mum]

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.

[achookwoman]

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.

[judydawn]

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

You will find Chookies microwave method here on her blog. To the right of that page (in the blog archive)  you will find all the pictorial steps for the method.

[JulieO]

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

[cookie1]

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