Description
Cinnamon jam delights taste buds with its warm, spicy sweetness and homemade charm. Preserving seasonal fruit and aromatic spices, this simple spread brings comfort to morning toast and evening desserts.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Fruits:
- 3 cups apple juice (100% juice, no added sugar)
Spices and Flavor Enhancers:
- ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon (or more to taste)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Thickening and Sweetening Agents:
- 1 box (1.75 ounces) powdered fruit pectin
- 4 cups granulated sugar
Instructions
- Pour apple juice, lemon juice, and ground cinnamon into a spacious cooking vessel, thoroughly blending the liquid ingredients.
- Incorporate powdered pectin while whisking vigorously, elevating the temperature to a rapid boil and maintaining constant stirring to prevent scorching.
- When the mixture reaches a vigorous boil, swiftly add granulated sugar, stirring until completely integrated and dissolved.
- Reignite the heat to achieve a robust rolling boil, maintaining an intense bubbling state for precisely 60 seconds while continuously stirring to prevent burning.
- Extinguish the flame and delicately remove any accumulated foam from the surface using a clean skimmer or spoon.
- Transfer the molten jam into sanitized glass containers with precision, ensuring a modest quarter-inch gap between the jam and lid.
- Meticulously clean jar rims, securing lids and bands with gentle but firm pressure.
- Immerse sealed jars in a rapidly boiling water bath, processing for ten minutes to guarantee preservation and seal integrity.
- Alternatively, allow jam to cool naturally and store in refrigeration, maintaining quality for up to three weeks.
Notes
- Use fresh, high-quality ground cinnamon for the most robust and aromatic flavor profile in your jam.
- Prep all ingredients beforehand to ensure smooth jam-making process and prevent burning or overcooking.
- For a lower-sugar version, consider using a low-sugar pectin and reducing sugar by 25-30% without compromising texture.
- Sterilize jars thoroughly to prevent bacterial growth and extend the jam’s shelf life, ensuring food safety and preservation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 396
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg