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 smell 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.
The inspiration for making this jam was from one of my very good friends, Sudha’s mother. I use pectin in all my preserves. It allows the jam to set perfectly. Be prepared to fill your house with a wonderful aroma.
This jam can be used not only with bread but also with Dosa, Idli, and rotis. My son loves to take this in his lunch box as an accompaniment to many foods he takes.
The spices that I added to the jam can be adjusted to one's taste. I also use this recipe as a vehicle to empty my fruit basket. Use this recipe during the fall when you go apple picking.
And when you have plenty of apples picked, also try this delicious rhubarb apple crisp recipe for dessert. This is one of our favorites with some vanilla ice cream on top. You could also drizzle some extra apple jam
They store very well without any preservatives. I make a few jars of jam at one time and store them in air-tight containers for up to 6 months.
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
- Allspice – ½ tsp
Step-by-Step Process -
Prepare the apples – core and peel the apples. Chop the apple into small pieces.
Cook them in a pressure cooker or in a 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 a pressure cooker as well as on a stovetop.
Take the cooked apples in a heavy-bottomed 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 minutes, 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 FAQs
- 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 a rolling boil, to ensure the proper setting of the jam.
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Recipe
Spiced Apple Jam
Equipment
- Pressure Cooker Or Heavy Bottomed pan
- Stove
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
- 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.
mary says
How long can I keep the jam in my fridge for?
Sandhya Ramakrishnan says
Mary, I have kept them for almost a year.
J T says
The recipe calls for 1 1/2 cups of water but the directions say to cook the apples with 1 cup of water. Which is the correct amount? Thank you.
Sandhya Ramakrishnan says
We need about 1 to 1 1/2 cups of water. Start with 1 cup and add more later if needed.
Kayla DiMaggio says
This spiced apple jam was so delicious! I loved all the flavor and could eat this all day!
Sandhya Ramakrishnan says
Thanks a lot! Glad you liked it.
Mayuri Patel says
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.
Jayashree says
Apple jam looks so good with all the spices. I have never made apple jam, must make it now.
Chef Mireille says
though I have made much jam, never before with apples. Only apple butter. Love the consistency. Cant wait to try this apple jam!
Priya Srinivasan says
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!!!
Priya Srinivasan says
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!!!
Archana says
I love to make jams somehow never tried making apple jam. This is a great idea I will get some homemade goodness.
Usha Rao says
Is there a specific apple you like to use for jams? Love all the spices you used in here.
Sandhya Ramakrishnan says
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.
Mina Joshi says
Apple jam with all the spices sounds delicious. Such a quick recipe using everyday ingredients. I love making jam too.
Shobha Keshwani says
The apple jam with all the spices must be tasting so Heavenly. I would even love to have this with puris and parathas ..
Veena Krishnakumar says
I love jams especially the home made ones. Looks super inviting
Superduper kitchen says
Apple jam with all spices sounds delicious. I would love to have it with my paratha & phulka.
harini says
The spiced version of the jam sounds aromatic and flavorful too.
Vaishali says
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 .
Sapana Behl says
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
Sapana Behl says
I too love jams on my roti and paratha after meals for a sweet tooth. The jam looks perfect to make this Fall season.
Priya Suresh says
Simply love this sort of spiced jam, and the colour of the jam tempts me a lot.
Glamorous Glutton says
Apple jam would be great, I could use it for both sweet and savoury dishes. GG
Pavani says
I have made jams but never apple jam. This looks yummy!! BTW what type of apples did you use here?
Sandhya Ramakrishnan says
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.