Nowadays, it is common for consumers to demand quality food with natural freshness and flavour, which is devoid of additives without harming the shelf life of the product. A good demand also is there for fresh fruits and their products like jams, jellies, and juices. Since most fruits are seasonal and of limited shelf life, heat treatment processing can be used to maintain the quality of the fruit for consumption during the year.
Commercial Apple Jam is a type of fruit spread made with apples, sugar, and pectin that is usually consumed during the off-season period to improve the taste and nutritional value of the breakfast. Fruit jams like Apple Jams are mainly famous because of their great taste and low cost. They are usually canned or sealed after production in sterilised bottles. However, most of the Apple Jams are poor with sugar management and affect the health of diabetic patients. The added sugar can increase the diseases of obesity, and heart attack, and can also lead to cardiovascular disease.
Don’t just rely on medicines for all these health problems, it is very important for you to do something that gives you a natural as well as chemical-free meal experience. Always check the label of the product and ensure that it is prepared from natural ingredients by not using any harmful chemicals. If you fail to get an affordable organic apple jam, then prepare it at your home.
Low Sugar Apple Jam Recipe
To make this delicious jam, you'll need:
- 8 medium-sized apples
- 2 1/2 cups water
- 2 cups Jaggery
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 6 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon cloves
- 2 teaspoons ginger
Instructions
- Since you want perfect apple jam, wash those apples well and peel them carefully into medium-sized dice. Take your time!
- Take a pan, fill it with water to start off. Now, add your apples chopped, jaggery, a squeeze of lemon juice, a pinch of salt, and a sprinkling of cinnamon, cloves, and ginger. Mix everything until nice and combined.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer for 35 minutes.
- Pour a small amount of jam into a bowl.
- Refrigerate or freeze for 5 minutes.
- Check the consistency; if it's still runny, continue simmering the jam.
- When this is at the jam consistency you would want it to be, then remove it from the heat and let it cool down.
- Sterilize your jar.
- Fill the jars with the cooled jam.
- Your Homemade Natural Apple fruit Jam is ready to enjoy with toast, paratha, or chapati.
