Description
Sweet autumn memories mingle with Caramel Apple Jam, promising rich orchard flavors in every spoonful. Home cooks discover pure comfort nestled between golden preserves and warm seasonal memories you’ll cherish.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits:
- 6 cups (1.4 kg) finely diced peeled apples
Sweeteners:
- 4 cups (800 g) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (220 g) packed brown sugar
Spices and Additional Ingredients:
- 1/2 teaspoons (2.5 ml) butter
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 ml) ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) water
- 1 package Sure-Jell (powdered fruit pectin)
Instructions
- Transform diced apples in a large stockpot with water and butter, gently simmering until fruit softens and becomes tender at low heat, approximately 10-12 minutes.
- Incorporate pectin into the softened apple mixture, elevating temperature to achieve a vigorous rolling boil while continuously stirring.
- Introduce granulated and brown sugars, along with aromatic cinnamon and nutmeg, maintaining the intense boil for precisely one minute while stirring consistently.
- Eliminate any foam from the surface of the caramel-infused jam and meticulously transfer the hot mixture into sterilized half-pint or pint canning jars, ensuring a precise 1/4-inch headspace.
- Carefully extract potential air pockets from the jam, thoroughly cleanse jar rims, and securely position lids and bands.
- Submerge sealed jars in a boiling water bath, processing for 10 minutes to guarantee proper preservation.
- Once removed from water bath, gently rotate jars side to side during cooling to distribute apple pieces evenly throughout the jam, creating a uniform texture and appearance.
Notes
- Choose firm, tart apples like Granny Smith for the best flavor and texture in your caramel apple jam.
- Gently twist jars during cooling to create a beautiful, even distribution of apple pieces throughout the jam.
- Use fresh, high-quality ground cinnamon and nutmeg to enhance the warm, comforting caramel apple flavor.
- Store processed jam in a cool, dark pantry for up to one year, enjoying the rich autumn-inspired spread on toast, biscuits, or as a dessert topping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 219
- Sugar: 53 g
- Sodium: 2 mg
- Fat: 0.4 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 57 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 0.1 g
- Cholesterol: 1 mg