Description

This fragrant apple thyme jam combines sweet apples, lemon zest, cider, and fresh thyme for a deliciously unique preserve. Perfect on toast, with cheese, or as a holiday gift.

Ingredients

4 cups peeled and finely chopped apples (about 4 Honeycrisp or Fuji apples)

2 tablespoons lemon juice

2 teaspoons lemon zest

1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, finely chopped

1 cup apple juice or cider

3 cups granulated sugar

1 box (1.75 oz) fruit pectin (Sure-Jell or Certo)

Optional: fresh thyme sprigs for garnish

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Instructions

Peel, core, and chop the apples finely.
In a large saucepan, combine apples, lemon juice, lemon zest, and apple juice. Simmer over medium heat for 5–7 minutes.
Stir in pectin and bring to a full rolling boil for 1 minute.
Add sugar and thyme, return to boil for 1 more minute. Stir constantly.
Remove from heat. Skim foam. Ladle hot jam into sterilized jars.
Optionally, add a thyme sprig to each jar.
Process in boiling water bath for 10 minutes, or refrigerate if skipping canning.

Notes

Best apples: Honeycrisp or Fuji
Store in fridge if not canning
Flavor deepens after 1–2 days

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Jam & Spreads
Method: Stovetop, Water Bath Canning (optional)
Cuisine: american