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Apple jam recipe

By swasthi , on August 31, 2021 , 6 Comments , Jump to Recipe

Apple jam recipe made with fresh apples, spices, an acidic ingredient and a sweetener. Spread on a warm piece of toast, a fresh piece of bread, a flaky paratha or a slice of pound cake, this homemade apple jam is a sweet treat that is both delicious and comforting. It is a great way to utilize an abundance of apples when they are in season. With just a few simple ingredients you can make apple jam right at home. We love it with cinnamon, star anise and a hint of vanilla, but it can be customized to suit your taste.

The important thing is that you make something that highlights the natural flavor of the fruit and enhances it with something complementary that does not hide its flavor.

Making apple jam starts in a similar way as making apple sauce. The difference here is that jam has a higher ratio of sugar. Beyond that, apple jam has a thicker consistency that can stand up on its own, allowing you to spread it without being runny.

This homemade jam is simply delicious, so flavorful and takes only little time.

What Apples to Choose

There are so many varieties of apples to choose from. A quick visit to your local grocery store can seem confusing, perhaps, but it is worth noting that some apples are better than others when it comes to making apple jam.

The best options are firm, yet sweet, and have a good balance of acidity. I have used Candine and Envy apples with great results, though other promising varieties include Gala, Granny Smith, Fuji, and Honeycrisp.

There is even something to be said about combining a couple of varieties of your favorite apples for a flavor that has a bit more depth.

Preparation for apple jam recipe

There are some important things to keep in mind when making apple jam. First of all, it is best to choose apples when they are in season. They offer better flavor and consistency than apples that have been stored for long periods of time.

Second, always make jam in a heavy-bottomed saucepan to avoid burning. A lightweight pan can scorch, especially when working with high sugar content foods like jam. If you like to go handsfree, use your instant pot just like the way I did it.

Rinse the apples very well under running water. Peel, core and quarter them.

Start with apples that have been grated in a food processor because that really breaks the apple down right from the start and eliminates the need for an immersion blender. However if you want a smooth apple jam you may simply start by chopping the apples at this stage and blend once they are cooked.

How to Make Apple Jam

The process is really quite simple. It involves cooking the apples along with the apple cider vinegar, and spices in a saucepan over low heat until the apples begin to release their natural juices.

Add the grated apples to the pot and pour apple cider.

Add star anise and cinnamon stick.

Pour 3 tablespoons water to avoid burning. Cover the pot and cook on a low heat. To cook in IP, pressure cook for 0 minutes. Wait for the natural pressure release and open the lid.

The apples will soften and begin to release the moisture.

Add sugar and mix well. Continue to cook on a medium heat. If you are using IP, cook on saute mode.

Once the jam starts boiling you really need to keep an eye on things. Small, rapid bubbles will eventually give way to slower, larger bubbles which is an indication that your jam is reducing and thickening. Add vanilla extract at this stage.

I feel adding some ground cinnamon is essential at this stage. So add a bit here if you like.

The tricky part is knowing when your jam has reduced enough to achieve the proper consistency. Swipe the bottom of your pot with a spatula. It should leave a trail behind the spatula. This means the apple jam is almost done.

When you think your jam is getting close to the proper thickness spoon a small amount on a cold plate. Your jam should retain its shape without running.

A finger swiped through the center of it will leave a trail that will not fill in.

You can see the apple jam has reached the right consistency.

Once you have achieved this consistency you can allow your jam to cool and store it in a glass jar in your refrigerator for few months, though don’t be at all surprised if it disappears rather quickly. I tripled the recipe so got 3 bottles of jam.

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Importance of Sugar

Of course, sugar lends palatability to this apple jam that makes it really delicious, but beyond that, it is important for the proper texture. Sugar, as it is cooked with the apples and reduced, adds thickening properties that take this from mere apple sauce to apple jam.

Without an adequate amount of sugar, you will never achieve something that is soft yet spreadable. Also sugar acts a preservative in a jam, helping it to keep good for longer periods.

Why acidic ingredient? (Vinegar or lemon juice)

The most obvious answer to this question is that an acid helps balance the sweetness of the apple jam. Without it, your jam will be cloyingly sweet.

Beyond that, acid is necessary for the proper thickening properties of the natural-occurring pectin. Without it, your jam would not be as delicious or as thick. Also acidic ingredient especially vinegar acts as a natural preservative and prevents mould.

Can I Can Apple Jam?

If you wish to preserve your jam for longer shelf life, you may consider canning it. This process requires sterilized jars that are boiled in a large pot fitted with a lid.

Once you have cooked your jam to the desired consistency, it is best to work with it while it is still hot, filling your jars carefully with a canning ladle, leaving between ¼ and ½ inch of space at the top. Wipe the edges of your jars with a damp cloth.

Place lids carefully on jars and submerge them into a large pot that will accommodate them, covering them with water by at least two inches. Bring this to a boil for 15 minutes before removing carefully with tongs. Allow them to cool at room temperature for 24 hours before storing them in a dark cool place. Enjoy for months to come!

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Preserved apples

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Spiced apple jam

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Apple Cinnamon Jam Recipe Using Fall Apples

Last Updated on October 3, 2021 by Ellen Christian

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You are going to love this apple cinnamon jam recipe! If you’re looking for a recipe using fall apples, make this apple and cinnamon jam.

We love going apple picking in the fall. And, thankfully there are a lot of apple orchards here in rural Vermont that allow people to pick their own.

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Apple Cinnamon Jam Recipe

So, this apple and cinnamon jam recipe makes six 6-ounce jars of jam. It isn’t processed. So it is best to make this jam up when you’ll be using it or giving it as a gift. These kitchen towels keep up the apple theme and are so cute.

You can keep a few jars for yourself. And, include a jar with a loaf of homemade bread and a kitchen towel as a gift to friends and family.

How do you make jams?

This recipe is very simple to get started with. So, if you are new to making jam, start here. Many jam recipes require that you water bath process them.

And, while that isn’t difficult, you will need canning equipment. This apple cinnamon jam recipe requires no canning equipment so it’s great for beginners.

If you want to try more jam recipes, check out my post on how to get started making jam.

So, another reason this apple cinnamon jam recipe is a great starter recipe is that it does not require pectin. Did you know that apples naturally contain pectin?

You can make this apple jam recipe without pectin and it will still set up perfectly.

Best apples for jam

We typically use McIntosh apples in our recipes including this apple cinnamon jam recipe because that’s what available in my area. Did you know that the Vermont state fruit is the apple?

We also do a fair amount of baking with wild apples since we have wild apple trees in my neighborhood as well. But, you can try many different types of apples including Pink Lady, Braeburn, and Jonagold.

This quick apple jam recipe is a great way to use up apples that might not be perfect. If you have an apple that is bruised or has an imperfection, it won’t matter if you are cutting it up for apple jam. Now, this recipe does NOT use apple peels.

So, if you want a creative way to use up apple peels, Kitchn has a few great suggestions.

When we go apple picking we generally pick several bushels. I love apples and we make lots of different apple recipes using fall apples. Sometimes, we pick more than we can use up quickly.

If you have the same issue, check out this post on how to store fresh apples so they last longer.

Apple jam recipe without sugar

Most jam recipes contain sugar because it helps the jam set. And, that’s the case with this apple cinnamon jam recipe. If you’re looking for an apple jam recipe without sugar, check out this video and give it a try.

Or, you can try my apple butter recipe which does not use sugar. I love the way apple butter tastes on homemade bread. I have it regularly for breakfast in the fall.

How do you preserve apples?

If you’re wondering about other ways to preserve apples besides this apple cinnamon jam, you have a few options. You can store them somewhere cold and dry like a root cellar.

Or, you can cook them into something like homemade applesauce, a granola apple crisp, or my German apple pie with sour cream. Or, you could try to dehydrate them with your food dehydrator.

So, the process for making this apple cinnamon jam recipe is very simple. Basically, you are peeling and dicing the apples and cooking them down with a few other simple ingredients.

Once this is done, you ladle them into hot sterilized jars and seal them. Because they are not water bath processed, they should be stored in the refrigerator until you use them up.

Unopened jam should last for about six months stored in the refrigerator. Once you have opened the jam, it should be used within three months. So, you can easily use this jam up without canning.

Other jam recipes

If you love making jam, why not try a few of these:

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