Best Apple Freezer Jam Recipes

APPLE FREEZER JAM

Steps:

• In large bowl, mix apples, sugar, cinnamon and ginger; toss to coat. Set aside at room temperature 30 minutes.
• 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.
• 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.

APPLE-BERRY POMEGRANATE FREEZER JAM

Steps:

• Stir sugar and contents of pectin package in a bowl until well blended. Set aside.
• Combine apples, pomegranate juice and lemon juice in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. Cover. Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes.
• Crush apples with a potato masher. Allow to cool, about 15 minutes.
• Add fruit mixture to sugar/pectin mixture, stirring just to combine. Continue stirring for 3 minutes.
• Using a funnel, ladle jam into five, clean 8 oz plastic freezer jars to fill line. Twist on lids. Let stand until thickened, about 30 minutes.
• Serve immediately, refrigerate up to three weeks or freeze up to one year.