Description
Caramel Apple Jam is a delightful blend of sweet caramel and tart apples, perfect for spreading on toast or using in desserts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups of diced apples
- 2 cups of granulated sugar
- 1 cup of caramel sauce
- 1/4 cup of lemon juice
- 1 packet of fruit pectin
Instructions
- Prepare jars and lids for canning.
- In a large pot, combine diced apples, sugar, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat until apples are soft.
- Add caramel sauce and fruit pectin to the pot, stirring well.
- Bring the mixture to a boil and cook for 5-10 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Pour the hot jam into prepared jars, leaving a little space at the top.
- Seal the jars and process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes.
- Let the jars cool completely before storing them in a cool, dark place.
Notes
- For a smoother texture, blend the apple mixture before adding caramel.
- Adjust the amount of sugar based on the sweetness of the apples used.
- This jam can be used as a filling for pastries or as a topping for ice cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Preserves
- Method: Canning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Caramel Apple Jam, homemade jam, apple preserves, canning recipes