Description
Indulge in the luscious sweetness of Caramel Apple Jam, where the smooth, velvety texture envelops your palate with each spoonful. The rich caramel flavor harmonizes beautifully with the tartness of fresh apples, creating a delightful balance that is both comforting and irresistible.
Ingredients
- Apples: 4 cups, peeled, cored, and diced
- Sugar: 2 cups
- Brown Sugar: 1 cup
- Unsalted Butter: 1/2 cup
- Lemon Juice: 1/4 cup
- Ground Cinnamon: 1 teaspoon
- Vanilla Extract: 1 teaspoon
- Pectin: 1 package (1.75 oz)
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine the diced apples, lemon juice, and both sugars. Stir well and let sit for 30 minutes to macerate.
- After 30 minutes, add the butter and ground cinnamon to the pot. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the mixture comes to a boil.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes, allowing the apples to soften.
- Stir in the pectin and vanilla extract, then return to a rolling boil for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat and ladle the hot jam into sterilized jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace.
- Seal the jars with lids and process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes to ensure preservation.
- Let the jars cool completely before storing them in a cool, dark place.
Notes
- This jam can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 month or in the pantry for up to 1 year if properly sealed.
- For a spicier flavor, consider adding a pinch of nutmeg or allspice.
- Substitute honey for sugar for a different sweetness profile, but adjust the quantity as honey is sweeter than sugar.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Condiments
- Method: Canning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12 grams
- Sodium: 0 milligrams
- Fat: 2 grams
- Saturated Fat: 1 gram
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 gram
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 13 grams
- Fiber: 0 grams
- Protein: 0 grams
- Cholesterol: 0 milligrams
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