Description
Apple Pie Jam encapsulates the warm, inviting flavors of fall in a jar. This delightful homemade spread combines the sweetness of fresh apples with aromatic spices, making it a perfect accompaniment for toast, pastries, or as a thoughtful gift. Whether you’re enjoying a cozy breakfast or sharing with friends, this jam offers an irresistible taste that brings comfort and nostalgia to every bite. Easy to make yet impressive in flavor, Apple Pie Jam is a must-try recipe for any home cook looking to preserve the essence of autumn.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 cups peeled and diced Granny Smith apples
- 2 cups organic apple juice
- 1 small lemon (zest and juice)
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 3 tbsp pectin
- Spices: cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, cloves, nutmeg
Instructions
- Prepare your apples by washing, peeling, and dicing them.
- In a large pot, combine diced apples, apple juice, lemon zest and juice, apple cider vinegar, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 10-12 minutes until apples are tender.
- Stir in spices and sprinkle pectin gradually while stirring well.
- Increase heat back to high and bring mixture to a rolling boil before adding sugar all at once. Boil for 1 minute while stirring continuously.
- Remove from heat and pour into sterilized jars or follow water bath canning instructions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Canning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg