Peel the apple and cut it into small pieces. Add the chopped apples and half a cup of water to a heavy-bottomed pan over medium-high heat.

Cook for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the fruit is soft. Add 4 tablespoons sugar, reduce gas to medium flame.

Cook for about 25 minutes, stirring frequently. Mash the apples while stirring as well. Sugar dissolves and water is reduced.

Test the taste, if apple is sour, then add extra 1 tbsp sugar or as per needed. The color of the apple changes to light yellow. The mixture will thicken and leave the pan.

When the jam reaches the desired consistency, add 2 drops of lemon juice and mix well. Turn off the gas.

Allow the jam mixture to cool completely. Then store the apple jam in a clean sealed jar in the refrigerator.

The jam will keep for up to 2 weeks.
Spread this apple jam on toasted bread and serve.