Description
A heartwarming recipe for Spiced Christmas Apple Jam filled with the flavors of the holiday season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5–6 cups apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- A pinch of cloves
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pectin (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the apples: Peel, core, and chop the apples into small, even pieces.
- Combine ingredients: In a large pot, mix the chopped apples with sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and vanilla extract.
- Cook the mixture: Place the pot over medium heat, stirring frequently until the sugar dissolves. Increase heat to boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cook for 30-45 minutes until thickened.
- Check the consistency: Place a spoonful on a chilled plate; if it wrinkles when pushed, it’s done.
- Can and store: Pour the hot jam into sterilized jars, seal with lids, and process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes.
- Cool and enjoy: Once cooled, store jars in a cool, dark place. Serve the jam on toast, biscuits, or ice cream.
Notes
Choose a mix of sweet and tart apples for the best flavor. Stir frequently during cooking to prevent sticking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Canning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: apple jam, spiced jam, Christmas recipes, holiday preserves, homemade jam