Description
Sweet caramel apple jam brings autumn’s golden warmth straight to your kitchen, capturing orchard-fresh memories in a single spoonful. Homemade comfort awaits as you savor this rich, nostalgic spread that transforms simple ingredients into delectable magic.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits:
- 6 cups apples, finely diced and peeled (about 4 medium-large Honeycrisp apples)
Sugars and Sweeteners:
- 4 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
Spices and Additives:
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon butter
- 1 package Sure-Jell (powdered fruit pectin)
Instructions
- In a spacious stockpot, combine diced apples with water and butter, gently simmering for approximately 10 minutes until the apples reach a soft, yielding texture.
- Incorporate pectin into the softened apple mixture, elevating the heat to generate a vigorous, rolling boil while continuously stirring to prevent scorching.
- Gradually introduce granulated and brown sugars, then sprinkle in aromatic cinnamon and nutmeg, maintaining the intense boil for precisely one minute with constant, rhythmic stirring.
- Extinguish the heat source and delicately skim any accumulated foam from the surface of the caramel-infused mixture.
- Transfer the molten jam meticulously into sterilized glass jars, ensuring a precise 1/4-inch gap from the rim, carefully eliminating potential air pockets with a strategic utensil.
- Meticulously cleanse jar edges and secure lids, then submerge in a roiling water bath for 10 minutes to guarantee proper preservation.
- As jars cool, periodically rotate them to distribute apple fragments evenly throughout the luscious preserve.
- Once completely cooled, store in a dark, temperature-stable environment and refrigerate after initial opening to maintain optimal freshness.
Notes
- Enhance apple texture by using firmer varieties like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for better jam consistency and less mushy results.
- Control sweetness by adjusting sugar ratios; reduce brown sugar for less intense caramel flavor or use alternative sweeteners like honey for different dietary needs.
- Prevent burning by stirring constantly during boiling and using low-medium heat to maintain smooth caramel development without scorching.
- Create gluten-free and vegan versions by ensuring pectin brand is allergen-free and substituting butter with coconut oil for plant-based alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 267
- Sugar: 47 g
- Sodium: 1 mg
- Fat: 0.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 69 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 0.3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg