Description
Sweet cinnamon jam weaves nostalgic warmth through simple ingredients, creating a delightful spread that whispers comfort. Homemade goodness fills kitchen spaces with aromatic memories you’ll savor on morning toast or delicate pastries.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups granulated sugar
- 3 cups apple juice (100% juice, no added sugar)
- 1 box (1.75 oz/49.6 g) powdered fruit pectin
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon (or more to taste)
- 1 tbsp/15 ml lemon juice
Instructions
- Prepare Mixture: Combine apple juice, lemon juice, and ground cinnamon in a large saucepan, thoroughly blending the ingredients to create a fragrant base.
- Activate Pectin: Introduce powdered pectin and elevate the mixture to a vigorous boil over high heat, continuously stirring to ensure even distribution and prevent scorching.
- Incorporate Sweetness: Add sugar in one swift motion, stirring diligently until completely dissolved, creating a smooth, glossy consistency.
- Achieve Perfect Set: Return the mixture to a robust, rolling boil and maintain for precisely 60 seconds, stirring constantly to develop optimal jam texture and prevent burning.
- Finalize and Preserve: Remove from heat, delicately skim foam from the surface, then carefully transfer the hot jam into sterilized jars, ensuring clean rim edges for proper sealing.
- Process and Store: Seal jars with lids and bands, then either process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes or allow to cool and refrigerate, maintaining freshness for up to 3 weeks.
Notes
- Stir continuously during boiling to prevent sugar from scorching and ensure even heat distribution.
- Use fresh pectin for optimal gel formation and check jam’s thickness by placing a small amount on a cold plate to test setting.
- Thoroughly clean and sterilize jars to prevent bacterial growth and extend jam’s shelf life.
- Select high-quality apple juice and freshly ground cinnamon for a more vibrant and aromatic jam.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg