Apple Jam (Without Pectin)
Once fall hits, you can bet I'm making a jar of apple jam (without pectin) to eat with my morning sourdough toast or homemade oatmeal bagel. With just 30 minutes in the kitchen and a few spices, you'll have the best homemade fall jam.
Servings: 12 servings (¾ cup or 225 grams)
Calories: 68kcal
Equipment
- medium sized sauce pan
- spoon
- chilled plate
Ingredients
- 2 large Granny Smith apples peeled, cored, and small diced
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ⅛ teaspoon ground allspice
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
Instructions
- Heat apples, granulated sugar, water, lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and cloves over medium high heat in a medium sized saucepan until boiling.
- Reduce the heat to medium. Cook, stirring often, until the fruit has thickened. To test that the jam is thick enough, place a plate in the refrigerator until chilled. Place a small dollop of jam on the chilled plate. If the jam stiffens, it’s fully cooked. If liquid runs from the jam, it needs to continue cooking.
- Transfer jam to a small bowl, and refrigerate for 1 hour until fully cooled.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2+ weeks.
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Notes
Storage: You can store the apple jam in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2+ weeks. For longer-term storage, freeze for up to 2+ months and then thaw in the fridge when you're ready to eat it.
For a chunkier apple jam, cut the apple pieces slightly larger (medium dice).
As the jam cooks, you can use a pastry brush dipped in cold water to brush down the sides of the saucepan. This will help prevent the jam from crystallizing.
The jam will continue to thicken as it cools. Don't be tempted to overcook the jam. Use the cold plate test to know once the jam has reached the correct consistency.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 68kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 42mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 21IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 0.1mg
