Apple Freezer Jam

By gbvampy1

Ingredients

• 3 cups Gala apples (about 3), peeled and diced
• 2 cups Granny Smith apples (about 2), peeled and diced
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 box (1.75 oz) fruit pectin
• Clean canning jars and lids

Preparation

Step 1

1
In large bowl, mix apples, sugar, cinnamon and ginger; toss to coat. Set aside at room temperature 30 minutes.
2
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.
3
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