Description
A delicious homemade apple jam recipe perfect for storing or gifting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups finely chopped apples
- 1 1/2 cups brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Peel, core, and finely chop the apples into small pieces.
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and stir in the brown sugar. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until bubbly and thickened slightly.
- Add the apples, cinnamon, lemon juice, and salt. Stir well and cook for 15–20 minutes, stirring often, until the mixture thickens and the apples are soft.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Let cool slightly, then transfer the jam into clean jars.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or process in a water bath canner for longer shelf life.
Notes
- Ensure the jars are sterilized before filling them with jam.
- This jam makes a great gift and can be used in various recipes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Preserves
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 3mg