Description
Create an easy, aromatic homemade apple jam, perfect for spreading on toast or serving with desserts. With simple ingredients, careful cooking, and practical tips, this recipe guarantees authentic results that will delight family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 7 medium apples (750 g)
- 1/2 yellow lemon
- 2 star anise
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 2 cloves
- 1 vanilla bean
- 750 g granulated sugar
Instructions
- Peel the apples, cut them into quarters, and remove the cores. Place seeds and cores in a cheesecloth. Cut the fruit into pieces and weigh them.
- Put the fruit, lemon juice, and cheesecloth bag into a pot. Add 550 ml of water. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
- Remove the fruit from the pot and add the spices. Add the same weight of sugar as the fruit. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10–15 minutes until you have a good syrup.
- Return the fruit to the pot and continue cooking for about 30 minutes, until the mixture has reduced by half. Check the consistency by placing a drop on a cold plate: it should set. Mash the fruit slightly with a potato masher if desired.
- Pour into sterilized glass jars, seal with lids, and turn them upside down. Let cool completely.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 45 min
- Category: jam
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 100 g
- Calories: 250 kcal