Easy Vitamix® Apple Jam

Easy recipe for a delicious apple jam made using a Vitamix® …great with your homemade biscuits or on waffles.

Step: 1

Remove stems from apples and discard; wash. Peel and remove cores; reserve. Dice apples.

Step: 2

Place apples into a large microwave-safe dish and microwave for 20 minutes, stirring after 10 minutes.

Step: 3

At the same time, place peelings and cores into a pot with enough water to barely cover. Boil for 15 to 20 minutes.

Step: 4

Remove diced apples from the microwave and mash with a potato masher. Add sugar, pectin, ginger, and salt. Stir.

Step: 5

Pour cores, peelings, and liquid apple mixture into a Vitamix® and blend on high speed (8 or 9) until everything is well broken down to a thin applesauce consistency, 2 to 3 minutes.

Step: 6

Transfer the apple mixture to a deep skillet and bring to a rolling boil. Reduce heat and let simmer until thickened, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat, mix in lemon juice, and fill jars; clean the rims and seal.

Per Serving: 148 calories; protein 0.2g; carbohydrates 38.6g; fat 0.2g; sodium 77.3mg.

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