Apple Pie Jam
This cozy Apple Pie Jam captures all the flavors of a homemade pie—sweet apples, warm spices, and a hint of tangy cider—preserved in a luscious, spreadable form perfect for breakfasts and desserts.
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Ingredients
- 6 cups peeled cored, and finely chopped apples (about 6 medium)
- 4 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground allspice
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 cup apple cider or apple juice
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of water and sterilize the jars and lids for 10 minutes, keeping them warm until use to prevent contamination.
- In a heavy pot, mix apples, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, salt, lemon juice, and apple cider.
- Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then simmer for 30–40 minutes, stirring often until thick and glossy.
- To check doneness, place a small spoonful on a chilled plate—if it wrinkles when pushed, it’s ready.
- Ladle the hot jam into jars, leaving ¼ inch of headspace, wipe rims, and seal lightly.
- Submerge the jars in boiling water for 10 minutes, then cool undisturbed for 12–24 hours until the lids pop.
- Store sealed jars in a cool, dark place for up to a year; refrigerate unsealed ones and use within weeks.