Caramel Apple Jam

This caramel apple jam recipe was inspired by others I had found online. They were very good but seemed to taste more like apple pie, so I changed it to be more like caramel. Hope you enjoy it.

PREPARATION TIME:

Prep Time:30 mins
Cook Time:30 mins
Total Time:9 hrs

Ingredients:

  • 8 half-pint canning jars with lids and rings
  • 8 cups Granny Smith apples – peeled, cored, and chopped
  •  cup water
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 3 cups brown sugar
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 1 ½ (1.75 ounce) packages powdered fruit pectin
  • 1 tablespoon clear butter flavoring (such as Wilton®)

Directions:

  1. Sterilize the jars and lids in boiling water for at least 5 minutes.

  2. Bring apples, water, and butter to a boil in a large pot. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until apples are softened, about 8 minutes. Mix in brown sugar, white sugar, pectin powder, and butter flavoring. Bring to a full rolling boil, stirring often. Cook at a boil for 2 minutes without stirring.

  3. Pack apple jam into the hot, sterilized jars, filling them to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a knife or a thin spatula around the insides of the jars to remove any air bubbles. Wipe the rims of the jars with a moist paper towel to remove any food residue. Top with the lids and screw on the rings tightly.

  4. Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower the jars into the boiling water using a holder. Leave a 2-inch space between the jars. Pour in more boiling water if necessary to bring water level to at least 1 inch above the tops of the jars. Bring water to a rolling boil, cover the pot, and process for 15 minutes.

  5. Remove the jars from the stockpot and place onto a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart, until cool. Once cool, press the top of each lid with a finger, ensuring that the seal is tight (the lid does not move up or down at all). Let stand for 8 hours to overnight before use. Store in a cool, dark area; refrigerate opened jars.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

78 Calories
0g Fat
20g Carbs
0g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 48
Calories 78
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0g 0%
Saturated Fat 0g 1%
Cholesterol 1mg 0%
Sodium 5mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 20g 7%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 19g
Protein 0g 0%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 9mg 1%
Iron 0mg 1%
Potassium 35mg 1%

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