Homemade Apple Jam

Ingredients

Servings

4 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 14 16

US / METRIC

6 2/3 cups

Red Apples

or Royal Gala Apples

1

Lemon , juiced

2 1/2 Tbsp juice plus zest as needed per 4 servings

8 oz

Apple Juice

1 cup

Granulated Sugar

1 tsp

Ground Cinnamon

Cooking Instructions

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Step 1

Peel and core Red Apples (6 2/3 cups) and cut into cubes.

Step 2

Place apple cubes into a large pot and add the zest and juice from Lemon (1) , Apple Juice (8 oz) , Granulated Sugar (1 cup) , and Ground Cinnamon (1 tsp) . Cook apple mixture for about 10 minutes over high heat.

Step 3

Turn to medium heat and continue to boil for another 20 minutes until apples are translucent, soft and liquid reduced to half and thick. Stirring occasionally to prevent burning.

Step 4

Lastly simmer at low heat for about 5-10 minutes and use a large spoon or wooden spoon to mash the apples.

Step 5

Ladle hot jam into sterilized bottles and tightly sealed by inverting them to cool. Then place them in the refrigerator for at least 2 days before consuming. Serve and enjoy!