Spiced Lingonberry and Tart Apple Jam with Cinnamon

Home Lingonberries Total Time: 45 min Servings: 10 servings Difficulty: Easy

The essential Nordic condiment for roast game, winter sausages, and meatballs: sharp tart lingonberries simmered with autumn apples and whole cinnamon.

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Instructions

  1. Simmer water, diced apples, and cinnamon sticks in a pot for 8-10 minutes until tender.
  2. Add lingonberries and sugar, stirring until dissolved.
  3. Simmer gently for 15-20 minutes, skimming any foam from surface.
  4. Discard cinnamon sticks, ladle hot jam into sterilized jars, and seal tight.

Forager's Tip

Lingonberries naturally contain high benzoic acid, keeping the jam fresh in cold storage for years.

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