10/19/2026
A Little Jar of Autumn 🍎🍂 | Homemade Apple Pie Jam
Small-Batch Recipe (1 jar) 👇
INGREDIENTS:
• 2 medium apples* (~400 g before peeling)
• 1/4 cup (50 g) brown sugar
• 2 tsp lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• A tiny pinch of ground nutmeg
• 3 tbsp water (adjust if needed)
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Peel, core, and dice the apples into small pieces.
2. Add the diced apples, sugar, lemon juice, and water to a saucepan. Stir well.
3. Cook over medium-low heat for 25–35 minutes, stirring regularly, until the apples soften and the mixture begins to thicken. Add a little water if the mixture starts sticking to the bottom of the pan.
4. Stir in the cinnamon and nutmeg. Mash some of the apple pieces with a spoon if you prefer a smoother consistency.
5. Continue cooking for another 5–10 minutes, stirring frequently, until the jam reaches your desired consistency. Remember that it will thicken further as it cools.
6. Let the jam cool and transfer it to a clean jar. Enjoy on toast, pancakes, oatmeal, or your favorite baked goods.
Storage: Keep refrigerated and use within 1–2 weeks. This recipe is not intended for shelf-stable canning.
* Honeycrisp apples are perfect for this recipe!
