Slow Cooker Apple Sweet Chili Jam (Easy Homemade Recipe)

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Introduction

Slow Cooker Apple Sweet Chili Jam is the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and spicy flavors. Made with fresh apples, jalapeños, and warm spices, this homemade jam is incredibly versatile—delicious on toast, served with cheese boards, or brushed over grilled meats. Using a slow cooker makes the process easy and hands-off, allowing the flavors to slowly develop into a rich, glossy jam with minimal effort.

Ingredients

Ingredient	Amount
Apples, peeled, cored, and finely chopped	6 cups
White sugar	1 cup
Brown sugar, lightly packed	1 cup
Apple cider vinegar	½ cup
Jalapeños, seeded and finely minced	⅔ cup
Red bell pepper, finely diced	1
Fresh ginger, grated	1 tablespoon
Garlic cloves, minced	4
Salt	1 teaspoon
Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)	½ teaspoon
Liquid pectin	1 pouch (3 oz)

Instructions

Step 1: Mix Ingredients

Add the chopped apples, white sugar, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, jalapeños, red bell pepper, ginger, garlic, and salt to the slow cooker. Stir thoroughly to evenly distribute the sugars and flavors.

Step 2: Cook Slowly

Cover and cook on High for 4 hours or Low for 8 hours. Slow cooking allows the apples to soften and the sweet-spicy flavors to fully blend.

Step 3: Adjust the Texture

Once the apples are very soft, mash the mixture with a potato masher until your desired jam consistency is reached.

Step 4: Stir in the Pectin

During the last 30 minutes of cooking, stir in the liquid pectin and crushed red pepper flakes (if using). Mix well and allow the jam to thicken as it finishes cooking.

Step 5: Fill the Jars

Spoon the hot jam into clean, sterilized jars, leaving about ¼ inch headspace. Seal with lids and rings.

For shelf storage: Process jars in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes.
For short-term use: Let cool and store in the refrigerator.

Conclusion

This Slow Cooker Apple Sweet Chili Jam is an easy, flavorful homemade condiment that adds a bold twist to both sweet and savory dishes. With its rich apple base and gentle heat, it’s perfect for gifting, entertaining, or simply enjoying at home. Once you try it, this jam is sure to become a seasonal favorite in your kitchen.

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