Description
Homemade Apple Pie Jam is a delightful spread that captures the essence of fall with its warm spices and sweet apple flavor, perfect for canning and enjoying throughout the season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups of peeled and chopped apples
- 1 cup of sugar
- 1/4 cup of lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon of ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon of ground allspice
- 1 package (1.75 oz) fruit pectin
Instructions
- Prepare your canning jars and lids by sterilizing them in boiling water.
- In a large pot, combine the chopped apples, sugar, lemon juice, and spices.
- Cook the mixture over medium heat until the apples are soft, about 10-15 minutes.
- Add the fruit pectin and bring the mixture to a rolling boil, stirring constantly.
- Boil for 1-2 minutes until the jam thickens.
- Remove from heat and ladle the hot jam into the prepared jars, leaving a 1/4 inch headspace.
- Wipe the rims of the jars with a clean cloth and seal with the lids.
- Process the jars in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes.
- Remove the jars and let them cool completely on a clean towel or cooling rack.
Notes
- Ensure apples are firm and fresh for the best flavor.
- Adjust sugar according to your taste preference.
- Store the jam in a cool, dark place for optimal shelf life.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Canning
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg