Source: Rustamank, AdobeStockYou can never have too much jam for winter. Moreover, you can approach its preparation creatively and make a wide variety of options. For example, we've already gathered 20 apple jam recipes for you – with additions to suit every taste. You're sure to find your perfect recipe here!
1. Classic Apple Jam with Cinnamon
Source: ecopeak.ruYou can also add other spices to taste – an excellent idea.
You will need: 1 kg apples, 500 g sugar, 250 ml water, 1 cinnamon stick.
Preparation: Peel the apples, slice them, cover with water, and cook until soft. Mash them into a puree using any available method, add sugar and cinnamon, and simmer the jam until it reaches your desired consistency.
2. Apple Jam with Lemon and Saffron
Source: aroma-avenue.ruAn interesting apple jam option for the whole family.
You will need: 900 g apples, 600 g sugar, 1 cinnamon stick, juice of 1 lemon, 1 pinch of saffron.
Preparation: Slice the apples, cover them with water, boil for 20 minutes, and then strain through a sieve. Add all other ingredients to the puree and simmer the jam over low heat for 1-1.5 hours. Ladle it into sterilized jars and seal.
3. Apple Jam with Mint
Source: legkovmeste.ruDelicious, aromatic, and refreshing jam. And it's easy to make too!
You will need: 1.5 kg apples, 4 sprigs of mint, 300 ml water, 600 g sugar.
Preparation: Peel and finely chop the apples. Pour boiling water over the mint for 15 minutes, then make a syrup from this water and sugar. Pour the syrup over the apples, bring to a boil, and cook the jam for about half an hour until done.
4. Apple Jam with Ginger
Source: dzen.ruWe recommend using brown sugar for a more beautiful color.
You will need: 1 kg apples, 200 ml water, 1 kg sugar, 3 cm ginger, 2 lemons.
Preparation: Peel and slice the apples, zest the lemons and squeeze their juice, and grate the ginger. Make a syrup from water and sugar. Mix all ingredients together and simmer the jam for another 45 minutes over low heat. Seal in prepared jars.
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5. Amber Apple Jam for Winter
Source: mavink.comThe jam gets its name from its beautiful amber hue – it's irresistible.
You will need: 2 kg apples, 1 kg sugar, 1 tsp cinnamon, 0.5 tsp vanilla.
Preparation: Slice half of the apples, add a little water, cook until soft, and strain through a sieve. Dissolve the sugar in the puree and cook for another half hour. Grate the remaining apples and add them to the puree with the spices. Bring to a boil again, cook for another 20 minutes, and pour the apple jam into sterilized jars.
6. Grated Apple Jam with Lemon
Source: topfermer.ruThe simplest recipe to prepare using readily available ingredients.
You will need: 2 kg apples, 2 lemons, 2 kg sugar.
Preparation: Grate the apples, mix with sugar, and let stand for half an hour. Scald the lemons with boiling water, remove the seeds, and blend until smooth. Add the lemon mixture to the apples, bring the jam to a boil, and simmer for 45 minutes over low heat. Ladle into jars.
7. Apple Jam in a Slow Cooker
Source: uspeh-dacha.ruThe advantage is that you don't have to stand over a hot stove for a long time.
You will need: 1 kg apples, 1 lemon, 100 ml water, 700 g sugar.
Preparation: Peel and finely chop or grate the apples. Squeeze the juice from the lemon and zest it. Add sugar and water, put everything into the slow cooker bowl, and set to "Stew" mode for 1 hour. Stir the jam periodically, then transfer it to sterilized jars and seal.
8. Apple and Cherry Jam for Winter
Source: kartinkin.netBoth fresh and frozen cherries will work. The main thing is that they are pitted.
You will need: 1 kg apples, 400 g pitted cherries, 700 g sugar, 200 ml water.
Preparation: Peel and grate the apples. Boil water with sugar and cook the resulting syrup until smooth. Add the apples and cook for another 20-30 minutes. Add the cherries and cook for another 15-20 minutes. Seal the jam in sterilized jars.
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9. Apple and Cornelian Cherry Jam
Source: 7days.ruAn amazing combination of sweetness and tartness that goes with literally everything.
You will need: 700 g apples, 500 g cornelian cherries, 100 ml water, 500 g sugar.
Preparation: Peel and slice the apples, cover them with half of the water, cook for half an hour, and blend. Cover the cornelian cherries with the remaining water, cook for 10 minutes, and strain through a sieve. Mix the apple and berry purees, add sugar, bring the jam to a boil, and cook for another 15 minutes. Seal it in jars for winter.
10. Apple and Currant Jam
Source: pinterest.comTry adding different types of currants – and the result will always be new.
You will need: 1 kg apples, 1 cup currants, 100 ml water, 800 g sugar.
Preparation: Peel and finely chop or grate the apples. Sort the currants. Add water and cook everything for 15 minutes after boiling. Mash with a potato masher or blend, and add sugar. Bring the jam to a boil again and cook for another 20 minutes. Pour into sterilized jars and seal with lids.
11. Apple and Apricot Jam for Winter
Source: goodfon.ruImmediately brings back memories of summer – delicious and pleasant.
You will need: 500 g apples, 500 g apricots, 300 g sugar.
Preparation: Peel and finely chop the apples, add 100 ml water, and cook until soft. Add the sliced apricots and cook for another 10-15 minutes. Blend everything, add sugar, cook the jam for another 20 minutes, and seal in prepared jars.
12. Apple Jam in a Frying Pan
Source: vk.comThis jam is not suitable for canning, but it's excellent as a filling.
You will need: 5 apples, 2 tbsp white wine vinegar, spices and sugar to taste.
Preparation: Peel and finely chop the apples, mix all ingredients, and bring to a boil in a frying pan. Simmer the jam until the juice evaporates over high heat, stirring constantly.
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13. Apple and Plum Jam for Winter
Source: aroma-avenue.ruFor a more original taste, add a little zest or your favorite spices.
You will need: 800 g apples, 600 g plums, 100 ml water, 700 g sugar.
Preparation: Slice the plums and apples, cover them with water, and cook for 20 minutes. Blend or strain through a sieve. Add sugar, cook the jam for another half hour, and seal in sterilized jars.
14. Apple and Grape Jam
Source: mirtesen.ruYou can even use grapes with seeds – they will break down during the process.
You will need: 1 kg apples, 1 kg grapes, 120 ml water, 500 g sugar.
Preparation: Finely chop the apples, remove the grapes from their stems, cover everything with water, and cook for half an hour with the lid on. Strain the mixture through a sieve, mix with sugar, and bring to a boil again. Cook the jam for 10 minutes over high heat, then another 10 minutes over low heat. Seal in jars for winter.
15. Apple and Lingonberry Jam
Source: book24.kzThis jam doesn't even need long cooking, as it thickens well on its own.
You will need: 700 g apples, 500 g lingonberries, 500 g sugar, 1/2 cup water.
Preparation: Peel and slice the apples, cover them with sugar, add water, and cook for 20 minutes. Mash into a puree using any convenient method. Separately mash the lingonberries into a puree, mix them with the apples, and cook the jam for another 20 minutes. Seal in sterilized jars for winter.
16. Apple and Pumpkin Jam
Source: attuale.ruAn original jam that's good any time of year.
You will need: 500 g pumpkin, 500 g apples, 1 tsp cinnamon, 600 g sugar, 1 tbsp lemon juice.
Preparation: Peel the pumpkin and apples, dice them, add a little water, and stew until soft. Blend everything, add sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice, and bring to a boil again. Cook the jam for 20-30 minutes and seal it for winter.
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17. Apple and Kiwi Jam for Winter
Source: sbcanning.comDuring cooking, the fruits will break down on their own, so you don't need to chop them too finely.
You will need: 2 kg apples, 1 kg kiwi, 1 lemon, 1 cup water, 1.5 kg sugar.
Preparation: Peel and dice all fruits finely. Add lemon juice, zest, water, and sugar. Let stand for 1 hour, stir, and bring to a boil. Cook the mixture for half an hour and let it cool. Then cook again for half an hour and pour the jam into sterilized jars.
18. Apple and Carrot Jam for Winter
Source: youtube.comWe recommend choosing tart apples and sweet carrots.
You will need: 1 kg apples, 1 kg carrots, 2 oranges, 1 lemon, 800 g sugar, 3 cm ginger, 1 cup water.
Preparation: Peel and grate the apples and carrots on a coarse grater. Add water and sugar, stew until soft, and blend. Add the juice and zest of the citrus fruits along with the grated ginger, season as desired, and bring the jam to a boil again. Cook for about half an hour until thick, then pour into prepared jars.
19. Apple and Zucchini Jam
Source: dreamstime.comPerfect jam for the season of young zucchini.
You will need: 500 g apples, 500 g zucchini, 1/2 lemon, 500 g sugar.
Preparation: Dice the apples and zucchini finely, sprinkle with lemon juice, cover with sugar, and let stand for 1 hour. Bring to a boil and cook the jam for about 1 hour over minimal heat. Ladle into sterilized jars for winter.
20. Apple and Cranberry Jam
Source: bee-master.ruYou can change the proportions of apples and cranberries to your liking.
You will need: 1.5 kg apples, 500 g cranberries, 1 kg sugar.
Preparation: Peel the apples, pass them through a meat grinder, add half of the sugar, and let stand for half an hour. Then bring the mixture to a boil and cook for 20 minutes. Mash the cranberries using any method, add them to the apples with the remaining sugar, and bring to a boil again. Cook for another 15 minutes and pour the jam into jars.