Description
A warm, cozy caramel apple jam that captures the flavors of fall in a sticky, spreadable jar. Perfect for toast and gifts!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups chopped apples
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 cup caramel sauce
- 1 lemon (juiced)
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 pack fruit pectin
Instructions
- Prepare jars and lids for canning. Wash jars in hot, soapy water and sterilize by boiling them for 10 minutes. Keep lids in hot water until ready to use. Chop the apples into uniform small pieces.
- Combine the chopped apples, lemon juice, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a large pot. Stir to coat the apples.
- Cook the apple mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the apples are soft, about 10 minutes. Add the sugar and caramel sauce, stirring until sugar dissolves and mixture comes to a boil. Reduce heat to control boil. Sprinkle in the fruit pectin and stir constantly for 1–2 minutes until the mixture thickens slightly.
- Ladle the hot jam into prepared jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace. Wipe rims clean, apply lids, and screw bands on fingertip-tight. Process jars in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes. Let them cool undisturbed on a towel for 12–24 hours. Check seals before storing.
Notes
Use firm, tart-sweet apples like Fuji, Gala, or Honeycrisp for the best flavor. Adjust sugar and spices according to tastes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Preserve
- Method: Canning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 0.6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg