Caramel Apple Jam
Note: Recipe makes approximately 6 pints. If planning on canning, prepare the water bath during step 1. Ingredients 6 cups apples, diced and peeled (1/8 inch cubes, roughly – this takes about three pounds of whole apples) 1/2 cup water 1/2 teaspoon butter 1 package (1.75 ounces) powdered fruit pectin 2 1/2 cups sugar 2 1/2 cups brown sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg Directions 1) In a pan, combine the apples with 1/2 cup of water and 1/2 teaspoon butter. Cook over low heat, stirring regularly, until apples are soft. Approximately 1 hour. 2) Once the apples are soft, stir in the pectin & bring to a rolling boil. 3) Add white & brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and stir to combine. Mixture will thicken. Bring it back to a rolling boil. Stir constantly and let it boil for one minute. 4) Remove from heat. Ladle into jars. If canning, process immediately. Otherwise, let jam cool before putting on lids and refrigerating. source: “Caramel Apple Jam”