Description
A flavorful jam made with fruit, sugar, and aromatic spices, perfect for spreading on toast or gifting to loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh fruit (apples, pears, or mixed berries)
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon ginger
- 1 tablespoon vanilla or almond extract
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients: fruit, sugar, spices, extract, and lemon juice.
- Prepare the fruit by washing, peeling (if needed), and chopping into small pieces.
- In a large pot, combine fruit, sugar, spices, extract, and lemon juice. Let sit for 10-15 minutes.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until mixture boils and fruit softens.
- Test jam doneness by placing a spoonful on a cold plate. If it holds shape, it’s ready.
- Ladle hot jam into sterilized jars, leaving ¼-inch space. Wipe rims and seal tightly.
Notes
Use ripe, seasonal fruit for best flavor. Adjust spice levels to suit your taste. Sterilizing jars is essential for safe storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Homemade
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: jam, spiced jam, fruit preserve, homemade jam, extract jam