APPLE JAM

WHAT TO MAKE WITH APPLES…this!

With Fall comes apple picking which quickly leads to the question, “WTF to I make with a whole bag of apples?”. Well, with Fall also comes great baked goods which means you absolutely need an awesome jam! Now, if you’re like me you’ve become snobby and like jams that say “homemade” on the label you’ve wondered about making it yourself. It’s easy! Chop, boil, and mix. The only thing is that it keeps you stirring in the kitchen on and off for about an hour—if you saw me, I had my computer on my counter doing work, pausing to stir every 2 minutes and then getting back to it.

This jam has a spread-like feel. Oh, it is so homey and truly tastes like Fall due to the cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg. The perfect treat to either make and share with friends and family or have on hand in your fridge.

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APPLE JAM

Yield: 2 Cups

Author: Michelle Williams

Prep time: 15 MinCook time: 1 MinTotal time: 16 Min

Ingredients

• Macintosh Apples (2 pounds—that was 5 apples for me)
• Water (1 1/2 cups)
• Lemon Juice (2 tablespoons)
• Cinnamon Stick (1)
• Ground Ginger (1/4 teaspoon)
• Ground Nutmeg (1/4 teaspoon)
• White Sugar (1 cup)

KITCHEN ITEMS

• Peeler
• Cutting Board
• Chefs Knife
• Stock Pot
• Wooden Spoon
• Mason Jars (for storing your apple jam)

Instructions

TO MAKE YOUR APPLE JAM

1. Mix your water and lemon juice in your stock pot.
2. One apple at a time (to keep them from browning during this process) peel, core, and dice your apple into roughly 1/4 inch pieces. As they’re cut, add them to your lemon water. The lemon in the water will keep your apple pieces from browning now that they’re cut.
3. Repeat this for all of your apples.
4. Add your cinnamon stick, ginger, and nutmeg. Use your wooden spoon to mix it all in.
5. Cook over medium-high heat for 15 minutes stirring regularly (but not constantly).
6. Add your sugar. Mix it in fully.
7. Lower your heat to medium and cook until thickened while still mixing regularly—about 40 minutes. This time can fluctuate based on what you consider “medium heat” so keep an eye on it. I‘ve seen some other recipes call for closer to 30 minutes while others say an hour.
8. Turn off your heat and let it sit for 2 minutes untouched.
9. To test if your jam is ready, scrape your spoon through it (you want your spoon to touch the bottom of the pot). If the line in the pot holds, it’s ready. If not, it’s too liquidy so turn your heat back to medium and go back to cooking and mixing for a little bit.
10. Scoop your apple jam into your mason jars, close them and let them cool. I let mine cool on the counter to room temperature and then moved them to the fridge.

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