Apple Pomegranate Jam is a tasty spread. The flavours blend beautifully and is moderately sweet. It
Apples are good to use in numerous ways. It can be used in ice cream and milkshake, Apple pie is loved by all. When I have many apples, I like to toss them into a salad with a few nuts.
When I decided to make apple pomegranate jam, the first reaction was, At last ! after a long time she is making it. I had the Granny Smith variety and used the same. The other varieties as Sweet Tango and Pink Lady can also be used in making apple jam as they have good quantity of pectin.
If you extract the pomegranate juice ahead of preparation time, put it in the freezer to keep the flavours intact.
Why should you make this jam ?
- Ideal as a spread for bread
- Children relish these variety of jam
- the excess fruits are not wasted
- it has no pectin in it
How long does it last ?
Canning should be done properly, sterilize the bottles. Homemade canned food , if preserved rightly stay good for at least six months. That said, I prefer to prepare in small quantities, it is used within a month.
The other kind of jam recipes shared earlier are :
About the event :
In the Shhh Secretly Cooking Challenge, Preethi Tandon Sridhar, suggested the theme as, “Jam, Jellies, Chutney and Relishes”. Here, we are paired with partners and the two ingredients are exchanged between the partners. Later, the dish is prepared and the other members try to guess the ingredients.Preethi has varied kind of recipes on her blog. Her Jeera and Cumin Cookies have been on my list since a long time, will make them soon.
I was paired with Narmadha of Nams Corner. Despite her busy schedule, she finds time for blogging. She has prepared pineapple crush with ingredients, namely brown sugar and yellow colour, given by me. This is a good one I can store at home. I was given pomegranate and salt as the secret ingredients, I have made this delicious Apple Pomegranate Jam.
Easy way to deseed the pomegranate:
To deseed pomegranate, with a sharp knife, cut the head and root portion of the fruit. Then, make two incisions and cut it along. Separate the seeds.
Apple Pomegranate Jam Recipe
Ingredients :
- 4 apple
- 2 pomegranate (extracted into juice)
- 1 lemon
- 1 cup sugar
- a pinch of salt
Method :
1. Wash, peel and remove the arils. Make juice in the processor.
2. Wash and peel the apple. Cut the apple into cubes.
3. Put the apple pieces and pomegranate in a pan to boil. Let it cook for sometime. Add sugar to it. After a few minutes of cooking, add lemon juice and a pinch of salt to it. Cook further for five minutes.
4. Let the mixture cool for sometime. Blend it with a hand blender. Put it in the pan and cook for sometime. You should get the consistency of jam . Once cool, store in a clean, air-tight container.
Take a tip:
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Addition of salt is optional, but it gives a good taste.
- After blending, if the consistency is proper, you can store it. I have cooked for two minutes.
- Use clean jars to store the jam.
Apple Pomegranate Jam
Ingredients
Method
- Wash, peel and remove the arils. Make juice in the processor.
- Wash and peel the apple. Cut the apple into cubes.
- Put the apple pieces and pomegranate in a pan to boil. Let it cook for sometime. Add sugar to it. After a few minutes, add lemon juice and pinch of salt to it. Cook further for five minutes.
- Let the mixture cool for sometime. Blend it with a hand blender. Store in a clean, air-tight container.
Apple Pomegranate Jam
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The addition of pomegranate juice must have added a delicate sourness to the jam. I love making apple jam when apples are in season. Next batch I will definitely add some pomegranate juice.
Interesting use of pomegranate in apple jam here. Pomegranate is one of the super foods I believe and adding in a jam is a great way.
Wow, this is a very interesting recipe. I will love to add pomegrante to the apple jam as it makes so much sense and flavour.
Apple Pomegranate jam sounds delish. Home made preservative free jams are always the best. Will try adding pomegranate to apple jam next time .
Pomegranate with Apple makes a novel combination for a jam . Sweetness from the apples and the slight tartness of Pomegranate will compliment the flavors in a delightful way.
The apple & pomegranate jam looks fabulous! The pomegranate must have added such a rich flavour and colour to the jam, right? Thank you for this innovative and detailed recipe. 🙂
Wow love the addition of pomegranate juice to the apple jam. Definitely will taste great. Must try next time.
Creative! I love apples in any form. This jam with pomegranate juice sounds amazing. I love the flavor depth of the pomegranate in this jam. This is going in my list to try.
Very simple yet potent jam that one looks like. With apple season in tow, this is the best thing to make… Love that addition of pomegranate juice for an edge…
homemade jam with Pomo juice is surely a winner all the way ! apple jam looks fab
Addition of Pomegranate to Apple jam is an interesting twist. Homemade preservative free jams are the best. We also get to control the sugar quantity as per our taste.
Apple pomegranate jam sounds interesting. Loved the use of pomegranate juice with apple. Next time I will also add pomegranate in apple jam.
Apple Pomegranate Jam is a very interesting recipe. Home made, preservative-free jams are always the best.