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A jar of spiced apple jam with a spoonful of jam held over top with two apples barely visible off to the right side.
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Spiced Apple Jam

Fresh apples and warm spices combine to make this sweet jam that is great for toast, breads and more.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Keyword: Apples, jam
Servings: 10 cups

Equipment

  • mason jars, cleaned and sterilized.

Ingredients

  • 16 cups apples, peeled and cored, cubed
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • 14 cups sugar
  • 5 tsp cinnamon
  • 1-1/2 tsp ground cloves
  • 2 tsp all-spice
  • 1 tsp nutmeg
  • 4 pouches liquid pectin

Instructions

  • In a large, heavy-bottomed pot, add apples, sugar and spices.
  • Stir to coat the apples completely.
  • Bring mixture to a rolling boil, stirring.
  • Continue at a rolling boil for 1 minute.
  • Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 10 minutes or until apples have broken down.
  • Remove from heat and add pectin immediately, stirring to mix in the pectin thoroughly.
  • Ladle the jam into clean sterilized mason jars, filling to the neck of the jar, leaving ½-inch space.
  • Wipe down the sides once full and place lids on jars tightly.
  • Process jars in boiling water following canning process.
  • Store in a cool space.

Notes

For full directions on water canning, you can find them here.