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Apple Pie Jam Recipe

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This Apple Pie Jam combines tender golden delicious apples with classic apple pie spices, creating a luscious, spreadable jam that captures the warm flavors of homemade apple pie. Perfect for spreading on toast or pairing with desserts, this recipe uses a stovetop cooking method followed by traditional water bath canning to preserve the jam for long-lasting enjoyment.

Ingredients

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Apple Mixture

  • 2½ to 3 pounds Golden Delicious apples (4–5 large apples)
  • 1 cup water

Jam Ingredients

  • 5 cups granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon butter
  • 1 3-ounce pouch Sure-Jell Liquid Pectin
  • 2 ½ teaspoons apple pie spice

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Apples: Core, peel, and slice your apples to yield 2 pounds of sliced apples. This ensures you have the right quantity for cooking.
  2. Cook the Apples: Place the sliced apples and water in a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven. Cover and bring to a boil. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes until apples become tender, stirring frequently to prevent sticking.
  3. Drain Excess Water: After cooking, you should have about 4½ cups of cooked apples. Drain any remaining excess water if necessary, as most will have evaporated during cooking.
  4. Add Sugar and Butter: Add sugar and butter to the pot with the cooked apples. Stir constantly and bring the mixture to a full rolling boil over high heat.
  5. Add Pectin and Boil: Stir in the liquid pectin and continue boiling for one more minute, stirring constantly to activate the pectin properly.
  6. Remove Foam and Add Spices: Remove the pot from heat. Skim off any foam using a spoon to ensure a clear jam. Gently stir in the apple pie spice, taking care not to break up the apple slices.
  7. Prepare Jars and Fill: Ladle the hot jam into 6 or 7 sterilized half-pint canning jars, leaving a ¼-inch headspace. Remove any air bubbles by running a non-metallic spatula around the jar. Wipe rims clean and apply lids and bands fingertip tight.
  8. Process the Jars: Process jars in a boiling water bath canner for 10 minutes. Turn off heat and let jars sit in hot water for an additional 5 minutes before removing.
  9. Cool and Store: Allow jars to cool completely. The jam will firm up as it cools. Store sealed jars in a cool, dark place and enjoy slathered on buttered toast or warmed and served over vanilla ice cream.

Notes

  • Use Golden Delicious apples as their sweetness and texture are ideal for jam-making.
  • Ensure jars and lids are properly sterilized to prevent contamination during canning.
  • Do not skip the water bath canning step to safely preserve the jam.
  • Butter is added to reduce foaming during the boiling process.
  • The jam thickens as it cools, so don’t worry if it appears runny when hot.
  • Store opened jam in the refrigerator and consume within a few weeks.

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