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Published: Oct 30, 2017 · Modified: Dec 2, 2021 by Sandhya Ramakrishnan · This post may contain affiliate links

Spiced Apple Jam Recipe

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Apples are everywhere and this is the perfect season to make some Spiced Apple Jam. The spices in the jam will make the whole house smelling fabulous. 

I came across a recipe for making strawberry jam in an empty Domino’s sugar packet.  I made it and then realized how easy it was to make homemade preserves.

apple jam in a bowl with more on a bread and in a jar with apples in the background

The inspiration for making this jam was from one of my very good friend, Sudha’s mother.  I use pectin in all my preserves. It allows the jam to set perfectly. Be prepared to fill your house with wonderful aroma.

This jam can be used not only with bread, but with Dosa , Idli and rotis. In fact, my son loves to take this in his lunch box as an accompaniment to many foods he takes.

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Spiced Apple Jam smeared on bread with more in a bowl in the side

The spices that I added to the jam can be adjusted to ones taste. I also use this recipe as a vehicle to empty my fruit basket. Do make use of this recipe during the fall when you can pick your own apple.

They store very well without any preservative. I make few jars of the jam at one time and store in air tight container for up to 6 months.

Spiced Apple Jam scooped in a spoon

Preparation time – 30 mins
Cooking time – 45 mins
Difficulty level – medium

Ingredients needed to make Spiced Apple Jam – (makes around 2 quarts)

  • Apple – 5 cups chopped (around 8- 10 apples)
  • Sugar – 5 ½ cups (adjust based on how sweet or sour the apples are)
  • Fruit pectin – 1 packet (ball or sure jell)
  • Water – about 1 -1 ½ cup
  • Cinnamon – 2 tsp
  • Ground cloves – 1 tsp
  • Nutmeg – ½ tsp
  • All spice – ½ tsp

Step by Step Process -

Prepare the apples – core and peel the apples. Chop the apple into small pieces.

apple chopped and placed in a pot

Cook them in a pressure cooker or in heavy bottom pot with 1 cup of water. Crush the apples depending on how chunky you want the jam/preserve to be. I have cooked them in pressure cooker as well on stove top.

cooked apples in a bowl

Take the cooked apples in heavy bottom stock pot. Slowly stir in the pectin and let it combine well. Bring the mixture to a full rolling boil (boil that cannot be stirred down) over high heat, stirring constantly.

cooked apple with pectin added

Now add the entire measure of the sugar, stirring constantly. Add all the spices and let it boil well.

apples with sugar and spices added

Again bring the mixture to a rolling boil. Boil hard for an entire minute, stirring constantly.

apple jam in a rolling boil

After about 5 mins, ladle the hot jam into containers and leave it undisturbed for around 12 hrs.  If after 12 hrs the jam has not set, leave it for another 12 hrs.  After this transfer the containers to the refrigerator.

The Apple jam can be canned as well.  Follow the directions for sealing the jar as per the manufacturer’s instructions.

Expert tips and FAQ's

  • If the jam fails to set overnight outside, usually it sets in the refrigerator.
  • Depending on the tartness of the apples, the sugar quantity can be increased or decreased.
  • It is very critical that the mixture boils in rolling boil, to ensure proper setting of the jam.
apple jam in a  bowl and on bread

Other Apple Recipes

  • Apple - Chocolate Chip Muffins
  • Apple And Sweet Potato Subzi
  • Baked Apple Chips Recipe
  • Apple Muffins With Cinnamon Apple Crumb

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apple jam in a bowl with more on a bread and in a jar with apples in the background

Spiced Apple Jam

Apples are everywhere and this is the perfect season to make some Spiced Apple Jam. The spices in the jam will make the whole house smelling fabulous. 
5 from 10 votes
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Course: spices and condiments
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 30 servings
Calories: 154kcal
Author: Sandhya Ramakrishnan

Ingredients

  • 5 cup Apple Chopped (around 8- 10 apples)
  • 5 ½ cups Sugar adjust based on how sweet or sour the apples are
  • 1 pouch Fruit pectin ball or sure jell
  • 1 ½ cup Water
  • 2 teaspoon Cinnamon –
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cloves
  • ½ teaspoon Nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon All spice

Instructions

  • Prepare the apples – core and peel the apples. Chop the apple into small pieces.
  • Cook them in a pressure cooker or in heavy bottom pot with 1 cup of water. Crush the apples depending on how chunky you want the jam/preserve to be. I have cooked them in pressure cooker as well on stove top.
  • Take the cooked apples in heavy bottom stock pot. Slowly stir in the pectin and let it combine well. Bring the mixture to a full rolling boil (boil that cannot be stirred down) over high heat, stirring constantly.
  • Now add the entire measure of the sugar, stirring constantly. Add all the spices and let it boil well.
  • Again bring the mixture to a rolling boil. Boil hard for an entire minute, stirring constantly.
  • After about 5 mins, ladle the hot jam into containers and leave it undisturbed for around 12 hrs. If after 12 hrs the jam has not set, leave it for another 12 hrs. After this transfer the containers to the refrigerator.
  • The Apple jam can be canned as well. Follow the directions for sealing the jar as per the manufacturer’s instructions.

Notes

Expert tips and FAQ's
  • If the jam fails to set overnight outside, usually it sets in the refrigerator.
  • Depending on the tartness of the apples, the sugar quantity can be increased or decreased.
  • It is very critical that the mixture boils in rolling boil, to ensure proper setting of the jam.

Nutrition

Calories: 154kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 22mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 39g | Vitamin A: 11IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 1mg
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Comments

  1. Kayla DiMaggio says

    October 21, 2021 at 12:23 pm

    5 stars
    This spiced apple jam was so delicious! I loved all the flavor and could eat this all day!

    Reply
    • Sandhya Ramakrishnan says

      October 27, 2021 at 11:31 am

      Thanks a lot! Glad you liked it.

      Reply
  2. Mayuri Patel says

    September 21, 2020 at 3:06 pm

    5 stars
    Love the spices that have gone into the apple jam. Jam making is pretty easy. I can imagine the aroma of the spices in your kitchen, must be heavenly.

    Reply
  3. Jayashree says

    September 21, 2020 at 3:02 am

    5 stars
    Apple jam looks so good with all the spices. I have never made apple jam, must make it now.

    Reply
  4. Chef Mireille says

    September 20, 2020 at 10:53 pm

    5 stars
    though I have made much jam, never before with apples. Only apple butter. Love the consistency. Cant wait to try this apple jam!

    Reply
  5. Priya Srinivasan says

    September 20, 2020 at 2:02 pm

    5 stars
    Wonderful color on the jam sandhya! same pinch on eating it with idly/dosa too!!! your jam, looks just like store-bought ones, superb consistency! I Love making jams at home and that aroma that fills the entire home, oohhh mesmerizing!!!

    Reply
  6. Priya Srinivasan says

    September 20, 2020 at 2:01 pm

    5 stars
    Wonderful color on the jam sandhya! same pinch on eating it with idly/dosa too!!! Looks just like store-bought ones! Love making jams at home and that aroma that fills the entire home!!!

    Reply
  7. Archana says

    September 20, 2020 at 9:18 am

    5 stars
    I love to make jams somehow never tried making apple jam. This is a great idea I will get some homemade goodness.

    Reply
  8. Usha Rao says

    September 19, 2020 at 5:01 pm

    5 stars
    Is there a specific apple you like to use for jams? Love all the spices you used in here.

    Reply
    • Sandhya Ramakrishnan says

      September 21, 2020 at 3:51 am

      Usha, frankly speaking I have used any and all kinds of apple. This is kind of my 'use my leftover apples' recipe. I have used red delicious, Fuji, Gala.

      Reply
  9. Mina Joshi says

    September 19, 2020 at 3:52 am

    5 stars
    Apple jam with all the spices sounds delicious. Such a quick recipe using everyday ingredients. I love making jam too.

    Reply
  10. Shobha Keshwani says

    September 19, 2020 at 2:01 am

    The apple jam with all the spices must be tasting so Heavenly. I would even love to have this with puris and parathas ..

    Reply
  11. Veena Krishnakumar says

    November 06, 2017 at 12:05 pm

    I love jams especially the home made ones. Looks super inviting

    Reply
    • Superduper kitchen says

      September 19, 2020 at 9:52 am

      5 stars
      Apple jam with all spices sounds delicious. I would love to have it with my paratha & phulka.

      Reply
  12. harini says

    November 02, 2017 at 8:22 pm

    The spiced version of the jam sounds aromatic and flavorful too.

    Reply
  13. Vaishali says

    November 01, 2017 at 6:50 pm

    The jam looks fantastic , I have made jams but haven’t used apples ,I am sure the spices in it must be making it really flavourful .
    This jam looks perfectly made with a beautiful texture .

    Reply
  14. Sapana Behl says

    November 01, 2017 at 2:55 pm

    I too love jams on my roti and paratha after meals for a sweet tooth. The jam looks perfect to make this Fall season. Bookmarking

    Reply
  15. Sapana Behl says

    November 01, 2017 at 2:54 pm

    I too love jams on my roti and paratha after meals for a sweet tooth. The jam looks perfect to make this Fall season.

    Reply
  16. Priya Suresh says

    November 01, 2017 at 4:24 am

    Simply love this sort of spiced jam, and the colour of the jam tempts me a lot.

    Reply
  17. Glamorous Glutton says

    November 01, 2017 at 3:23 am

    Apple jam would be great, I could use it for both sweet and savoury dishes. GG

    Reply
  18. Pavani says

    October 31, 2017 at 11:03 am

    I have made jams but never apple jam. This looks yummy!! BTW what type of apples did you use here?

    Reply
    • Sandhya Ramakrishnan says

      October 31, 2017 at 11:12 am

      Pavani, Thanks a lot! I usually make with an assortment of apple that I have lying around after apple picking or a festival. Here I have used some granny smith and gala.

      Reply

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