Apple Pie Jam Recipe
This homemade Apple Pie Jam captures the cozy flavors of traditional apple pie in a sweet, spiced spreadable jam. Perfect for spreading on toast, dolloping on yogurt, or gifting to friends, this recipe combines fresh apples, warming spices, and a touch of lemon juice, cooked down to a luscious, thick jam that tastes just like apple pie in a jar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: About 5 half-pint jars 1x
- Category: Preserves
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Jam 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
- Sterilize jars: Boil jars and lids in water to sterilize them completely. Keep the jars warm until you are ready to fill them to prevent cracking and ensure food safety.
- Cook the jam: In a large pot, combine the apples, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, salt, lemon juice, and apple cider or juice. Stir well to combine, then bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Simmer and thicken: Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook the mixture for 30 to 40 minutes, stirring often to prevent sticking. The jam will thicken as the apples break down and the sugars dissolve.
- Test for doneness: Place a small spoonful of jam onto a chilled plate. Allow it to sit for about a minute, then gently push it with your finger. If it gels and wrinkles slightly, the jam is ready. If not, continue simmering and test again after a few minutes.
- Jar and process: Ladle the hot jam into the sterilized jars, leaving ¼-inch headspace at the top. Wipe the rims clean, apply the lids securely, and process the jars in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes to seal and preserve the jam safely.
- Cool and store: Remove the jars from the water bath and let them cool completely on a towel or rack. After cooling, check that each jar is properly sealed. Store sealed jars in a cool, dark place for up to one year.
Notes
- Use firm, crisp apples like Granny Smith, Fuji, or Honeycrisp for best texture and flavor.
- If you prefer a chunkier jam, chop the apples less finely.
- Make sure to use clean, sterilized jars to prevent spoilage and ensure safe preservation.
- Adjust spices to your taste for more or less cinnamon, nutmeg, or allspice.
- Once opened, store jam in the refrigerator and use within a month.
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