VARIATIONS
Add a few cranberries for a fresh flavor,
Use pears instead of apples.
Sweeten with maple syrup or honey instead of sugar. Reduce the amount compared to sugar (about ¾ cup of honey for every 1 cup of sugar). Liquid sweeteners like these will result in a softer juicier jam.
Use brown sugar instead of white sugar.
Grate fresh ginger and cook it with the apples for a spicy, aromatic twist. This variation pairs beautifully with cheese or toast.
Double or triple the cardamom ~ also great with cheese and crackers.