Description
A sweet, spiced apple pie jam that’s perfect for spreading on toast or gifting. Easy to make and great for using up apples!
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 cups Apples, peeled, cored, and chopped small (Use a mix of Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, and Gala for best flavor.)
- 2 cups Granulated sugar
- 1 cup Brown sugar (For added depth of flavor.)
- 1/4 cup Lemon juice (Bottled is best for canning consistency.)
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon Nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon Cloves (A little goes a long way.)
- 1/8 teaspoon Salt (Just a pinch.)
- 1 packet Pectin (Classic powdered pectin is easiest.)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla (Optional; adds great flavor.)
Instructions
Preparation
- Prep the apples by peeling, coring, and chopping them small.
- Add apples to a pot with a splash of water and cook on medium heat, stirring often, until they soften and start to break down.
Cooking
- Add lemon juice, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and spices to the cooked apples, stirring well.
- Once everything is melted together and fragrant, add the pectin according to package instructions, typically bringing the mixture to a strong boil.
- Boil for about 1 minute while stirring until the jam reaches a rolling boil.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla if using.
Canning
- Wash jars and keep them hot.
- Fill jars with jam, leaving 1/4 inch of headspace.
- Apply lids and rings, tightening to fingertip tight.
- Water bath can the jars by lowering them into boiling water for at least 10 minutes.
- Cool jars on a towel for 12 to 24 hours and check seals.
Notes
Chop apples evenly to ensure uniform cooking. Keep a damp cloth nearby to wipe sticky rims for a better seal. Avoid doubling the recipe unless you’re familiar with your pot and heat settings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Cuisine: American