Apple Jam Filling

Jul 4, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

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A bright apple jam filling with a jammy set that pipes neatly into doughnuts. Makes about 2 cups; fills 12 doughnuts.

Prep 15 min

Cook 10 min

Chill 2 hr

Total 2 hr 25 min

Yield 12 doughnuts

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Ingredients

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2.0 cups (250.0 g)diced apples, peeled and finely chopped
2.0 tbsp (30.0 ml)fresh lemon juice
1 ½ tbsplow- or no-sugar-needed fruit pectin
½ cup (100.0 g)granulated sugar
½ tspground cinnamon

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Instructions

In a medium saucepan, combine the apples and lemon juice. Whisk in the pectin until no dry lumps remain.
Bring to a full rolling boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly (a boil that doesn't stop when stirred).
Stir in the sugar, return to a full rolling boil, and boil hard for exactly 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Remove from the heat and stir in the ground cinnamon. Skim off any foam.
Transfer to a heatproof container and cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until set, at least 2 hours. The filling thickens as it chills.
Stir until smooth; if you want a very smooth filling, blend briefly or press through a sieve. Spoon the filling into a piping bag fitted with a long filling tip. Poke a small hole in the side of each cooled doughnut and pipe in about 2 tablespoons, until the doughnut feels heavy.

Tips

Use low- or no-sugar-needed pectin; regular pectin needs far more sugar to set.
Vanilla boost: add 1/2 to 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract with the other flavorings for a rounder, warmer flavor.
Storage: Refrigerate for up to 2 weeks. This is a refrigerator jam, not processed for shelf storage.

Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make apple jam filling?

Plan on 15 minutes of prep and 10 minutes of cooking, plus 2 hours to chill. It makes about 2 cups; fills 12 doughnuts.

How should I store apple jam filling?

Refrigerate for up to 2 weeks. This is a refrigerator jam, not processed for shelf storage.

A bright apple jam filling with a jammy set that pipes neatly into doughnuts. Makes about 2 cups; fills 12 doughnuts.

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 12 servings this recipe makes.

48 Calories / serving

0.1g Fat

12.6g Carbs

0.1g Protein

10.6g Sugar

Whole recipe (12 servings): ~576 cal · 1g fat · 151g carbs · 1g protein · 127g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.

Per serving · 48 calories

What it takes to burn one serving

Brisk walking 9 min·0.5 mi·~1050 steps
Walking uphill or incline treadmill 7 min·0.4 mi·~700 steps
Moderate cycling 5 min·1.0 mi
Swimming laps 7 min
Jogging 5 min·0.4 mi·~800 steps
Stair climbing 4 min·~350 steps
Dancing 8 min
Bodyweight circuit training 5 min
Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 11 min

Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.