Apple Jam Recipe

Apple Jam is a delicious way to enjoy the natural sweetness of fresh apples all year round. This homemade apple jam recipe is simple, flavourful and compeletly free from preservatives.It’s perfect for breakfast toast, parathas, pancakes or even cake filling.

Once you try this you’ll never go back to store-bought jam!

This is so addictive that once you try this recipe this is going to be your constant jam. Cooking this is quite simple and easy, just 15 minutes and you have home made flavouful fruit jam recipe in your pantry.

Let’s get the recipe

Ingredients

• 2 large apples (peeled, chopped and deseeded)
• Half cup sugar (adjust to taste)
• Few drops of vinegar
• Half inch cinnamon stick
• Half inch of beetroot
• 2 tablespoon water

How to Make Apple Jam Step by Step

Step 1- In a heavy bottom pan add chopped apples, sugar and water. Cook on medium flame until apples become soft and mushy.

Step 2 – Add beetroot and cinnamon stick, once it has cooked well and the beetroot has left its colour, remove the cinnamon stick and beetroot.

Step 3 – Mash and blend the apples using the spoon or blend for smooth texture.

Step 4 – Add vinegar and vanilla essence, continue cooking until the mixture thickens.

Step 5 – Jam Test, drop a little jam on plate. If it sets and doesn’t spread, your jam is ready.

Step 6 – Cool and Store it in a dry glass jar.

Step 7 – This Apple jam stays good for 2 weeks at room temperature, later store it in refrigerator.

Tips for Perfect Apple jam

• Always use fresh, sweet apples for best flavour.
• Stir continuosly to prevent burning.
• Vinegar helps in thickening and preservation.
• Store only in sterilized glass jar for longer shelf life.

Storage Tips

• Store in refrigerator for upto 2 weeks.
• Always use a clean, dry spoon to avoid spoilage.

Serving Ideas

• Spread on Toast.
• With Paratha or roti
• As cake or pastry filling.
• With pancakes and waffles.

Frequently asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Can I make apple jam without sugar? Yes, you can use jaggery or honey as a substitute, but shelf life will be shorter.
2. Why is my jam watery? It needs more cooking time, simmer until it thickens properly.
3. Can I add flavours? Yes! You can add any flavour you wish.

Final Thoughts

This easy apple jam recipe is perfect for beginners and homemade food lovers. It’s healthy, tasty and great to use seasonal apples. Try this recipe once and enjoy fresh jam every morning!