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How to Make Homemade Caramel Apple Jam Recipe at Home

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Ingredients
 

  • 5 cups apples peeled, cored, and finely chopped (about 4-6 medium apples, good cooking varieties like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 package 1.75 ounces powdered fruit pectin
  • 1/2 teaspoon butter to reduce foaming
  • 1 cup heavy cream for the caramel flavor

Instructions

Prepare the Apples:

  • Peel, core, and finely chop the apples. You should have about 5 cups of chopped apples.

Cook the Apples:

  • In a large pot, combine the chopped apples, granulated sugar, brown sugar, water, lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring frequently.

Add Pectin and Butter:

  • Stir in the powdered fruit pectin and butter. Continue to boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly.

Make the Caramel:

  • Reduce the heat and slowly stir in the heavy cream. Simmer the mixture, stirring frequently, for about 20-25 minutes, or until it thickens and reaches a jam-like consistency.

Test the Jam:

  • To test if the jam is set, place a small amount on a cold plate and refrigerate it for a few minutes. If it thickens to a jam consistency, it’s ready.

Can the Jam:

  • While the jam is still hot, ladle it into sterilized jars, leaving a 1/4-inch headspace. Wipe the rims clean, then seal with lids and bands.
  • Process the jars in a boiling water canner for 10 minutes (adjust the time for your altitude if necessary).

Store:

  • Let the jars cool to room temperature, check for seals, then label and store in a cool, dark place.