This year I decided to make a jam inspired by fall. I loved this recipe and found it quick and simple. The tanginess and sweetness of the jam works perfectly together. Everything balances the others out, making this the perfect homemade jam.
Ingredients:
- 3 green apples, any kind
- 1 pear
- 2 cups apple juice
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 4 cloves
- 2 cardamom pods
- 2 inch cinnamon stick
Directions:
- Core and peel the apples and pear
- Cut each apple/pear into 8 pieces, each around the same size.
- Fill a heavy pot with the juice and place the fruits into the heavy pot.
- Bring to a boil on high, then reduce heat to medium
- Simmer for 35 minutes, covered. The fruits should soften.
- Press the mixture through a sieve, Make sure to get as much of the juice as you can out.
- Return the pulp to the pot and add the sugar, lemon, cloves, cardamom, and cinnamon.
- Bring to a boil and reduce the heat to low.
- Cook on the low heat for 1 hour and 45 minutes, uncovered, while stirring often. The mixture should gain some thickness.
- Enjoy!
I really enjoy this recipe, especially spread on bread as breakfast or a snack. What’s your favorite fall recipe?