Description
Indulge in the sweet and cozy flavors of fall with this delicious Caramel Apple Jam recipe. Perfect for spreading on toast, topping pancakes, or filling pastries, this homemade jam makes for a delightful addition to your pantry.
Ingredients
Scale
Apples:
- 6 cups peeled, cored, and finely chopped apples (about 6 medium apples)
Jam Base:
- ½ cup water
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 package (1.75 oz) fruit pectin (such as Sure-Jell)
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
Instructions
- Cook Apples: In a large saucepan, combine the chopped apples, water, and lemon juice. Cook until soft, about 10 minutes. Mash slightly for texture.
- Add Ingredients: Stir in pectin, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla. Bring to a boil, then add sugars and boil for 1 minute.
- Jar the Jam: Ladle hot jam into sterilized jars, leaving space at the top. Process in a water bath for 10 minutes.
- Finish: Let jars cool before storing.
Notes
- Use a mix of sweet and tart apples for balanced flavor.
- Great for toast, pancakes, or pastries.
- Ensure proper jar sterilization for canning safety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
