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    Chunky Apple Jam

    Published: Oct 10, 2021 · Modified: Oct 10, 2022 by Barbara · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Nothing says fall like the smells of apples with all the spices heating on the stovetop. It just seems to warm the whole home.

    Chunky Apple Jam finished in a decorative jar.

    It is easy to make a homemade filling for cookies or as a spread for toast or bagels. In addition, you have more control over what goes in and how it is going to taste.

    This jam is so good! I toasted a bagel and spread some of the Chunky Apple Jam on top of my cream cheese. Try it on toast, pancakes, waffles, and ice cream, and you will find your happy place.

    Chunky Apple Jam on a bagel that has cream cheese spread all over the bagel.

    Ingredients

    • 2 Granny Smith apples
    • 1-¼ cups White sugar
    • ¼ cup Water
    • 1 Tablespoon Lemon juice
    • 1 Tablespoon Lemon zest
    • 1 teaspoon Apple pie spice

    Instruction For Making The Apple Jam

    Start with dicing two Granny Smith apples. I make them small, but you can decide how small you want them.

    Cutting up Granny smith apples into bite size pieces.

    Add the apples, water, and sugar to a medium saucepan and turn the setting to medium-high to bring it to a boil. At this point, continue stirring, so you do not burn the bottom.

    Sugar, water and diced apples into a pan to start the jam.

    Once boiling, add the lemon zest and juice along with the spice. It will fill your kitchen with wonderful fall smells.

    In the jam the sugar has dissolved and and the apple pie spice, lemon zest, and lemon juice is starting to infuse the diced apples.

    Keep stirring until the water has turned a thicker warm brown color, and the apples are soft.

    The liquids have mostly evaporated and you have a syrupy they will thicken a little more as it cools.

    Once you take the pan off the heat, pour the jam into glass jars to cool.

    Chunky Apple Jam cooling in the glass jar.

    I picked up these 4 oz glass jars, filled them, and screwed the lids to cool down to room temperature. These have canning-type caps and make beautiful gifts for family and friends. I have added a little ribbon around the top to make them unique.

    FAQ's

    Do I have to use Granny Smith apples?

    You can use other types of apples, but the results will vary. I want to choose a crisp-style apple for baking and the chunky jams. The Granny Smith will stand up to the higher heat when making the chunky jam and will not dissolve in the sugar water. There are a variety of crisp flesh apples with different sweetness levels. I found a website that can help you find the best apple for you, GUIDE TO PICKING THE BEST APPLES – CANNING, EATING FRESH, BAKING & MORE!

    Do you need to refrigerate the jars after they cool down to room temperature?

    Because I used the canning jars and lids, I put them into the refrigerator about an hour after I filled and screwed the lids onto the jars. But yes, you will need to keep them in the fridge after you have opened the jar.

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    Recipe

    Chunky Apple Jam finished in a decorative jar.

    Chunky Apple Jam

    Barbara Hall
    Homemade chunky apple jam that is easy to make and oh so good to eat. Use for cookie filling, toast spread and on top of bagels.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Total Bake Time 35 minutes mins
    Cool Down 1 hour hr
    Total Time 1 hour hr 45 minutes mins
    Course Cookies, Fall
    Cuisine American
    Servings 20
    Calories 58 kcal

    Ingredients
     

    • 2 (2) Granny Smith apples
    • 1 ¼ cups (250 g) White sugar
    • ¼ cup (59.15 g) Water
    • 1 Tablespoon (1 Tablespoon) Lemon juice
    • 1 Tablespoon (1 Tablespoon) Lemon zest
    • 1 teaspoon (1 teaspoon) Apple pie spice

    Instructions
     

    • Peel and dice the two Granny Smith apples. Zest and juice one lemon into separate bowls and set aside.
    • Add water, sugar and the diced apples to a medium sauce pan. Bring to boil over mediun-high heat stirring all the time.
    • Adjust heat to a soft boil, and add the lemon juice, zest, and apple pie spice. Continue to stir and reduce the liquid to a light syrupy consistency.
    • Pour into glass mason jars. Screw the lids on and cool for about an hour. Then store in the refrigerator.

    NUTRITION DISCLAIMER

    I am not a certified Dietitian or Nutritionist. The nutrition amounts given below are provided through a program and are only a guideline.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1tablespoonCalories: 58kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 0.1gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.01gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.01gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.003gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 22mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 0.1mg
    Keyword apple jam recipe, best apple jam, easy apple jam recipe
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