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Autumn's bounty is transformed into a deliciously thoughtful gift idea with this no-fuss recipe. No need for complicated canning methods—just clear some space in the freezer and you're ready to whip up and store a batch.
2 cups Granny Smith apples (about 2), peeled and diced
1 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 box (1.75 oz) fruit pectin
Clean canning jars and lids
Instructions
Step 1
In large bowl, mix apples, sugar, cinnamon and ginger; toss to coat. Set aside at room temperature 30 minutes.
Step 2
Place the apples and any collected juices into large pot, and mix in pectin. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to medium, and cook jam until thickened and apples have softened, about 10 minutes.
Step 3
Use ladle to transfer jam into clean jars, leaving about 1/2 inch space at top of each jar. Place lids on top, and allow to cool to room temperature (at least 2 hours), before freezing. Defrost jam in refrigerator before using.
Recipe Tips
Using two types of apples, Gala and Granny Smith, makes for a very apple-y, sweet-tart jam.
Instead of traditional canning method of processing the filled jars in a boiling water bath, the freezer preserves this jam. You can use traditional or freezer-specific pectin for this recipe.
Canning jars in a variety of sizes and styles make this jam a super-cute, homemade gift.
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