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Saffron Apple Jam Recipe (1)

Saffron Apple Jam

Saffron apple jam blends crisp apples, fragrant saffron threads, and warm spices into a luxurious golden preserve. Each spoonful offers floral depth, gentle sweetness, and aromatic complexity. This gourmet spread elevates breakfast, cheese boards, and roasted meats with elegant, artisanal flavor.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 6 Small Jars
Course: Condiment, Preserve
Cuisine: Artisanal, Middle Eastern–Inspired
Calories: 50
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 kg apples mix of Granny Smith + Honeycrisp, cubed
  • 800 g white sugar
  • 2 cups water
  • 4 whole cardamom pods
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 2 tablespoons rose water
  • 2 tablespoons saffron threads
  • ½ cup white vinegar for soaking
  • Small amount of unsalted butter foam control

Method
 

  1. Wash and cube apples into uniform 2 cm pieces.
  2. Soak apple cubes in a mix of cold water and vinegar for 1.5–2 hours.
  3. Drain apples without rinsing.
  4. In a pot, combine water, sugar, cardamom, and cinnamon.
  5. Bring to a gentle simmer to create a spiced syrup.
  6. Add the apples and cook on low heat for 1–1.5 hours.
  7. In the final 30 minutes, stir in saffron threads and rose water.
  8. Add a small amount of butter to reduce foam.
  9. Cook until jam thickens and moves slowly when tilted.
  10. Cool completely before ladling into sterilized jars.

Notes

Allow the apples to soak properly to protect their color. Add saffron near the end to keep its aroma bright. Stir gently to avoid breaking apple pieces. Store the finished jam in clean jars and refrigerate for extended freshness and flavor.