Description

This luscious Caramel Apple Jam blends tender cooked apples with rich brown sugar and buttery caramel flavors, enhanced by cinnamon and vanilla. Perfectly sweet and creamy, it’s an irresistible golden delight to spread on toast or swirl into yogurt. Homemade with simple ingredients and cooked on the stovetop, this jam captures the essence of autumn in every spoonful.

Ingredients

Scale

Fruit Base

4 cups apples, peeled, cored, and diced
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Sweeteners & Flavor

2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Jam Setting Agent

1 package (1.75 oz) pectin

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Instructions

Cook Apples: In a large pot, combine the diced apples, lemon juice, and ground cinnamon. Cook over medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until the apples soften and release their juices.
Add Sugars and Butter: Add the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and unsalted butter to the pot. Stir continuously until the butter has completely melted and the sugars dissolve, about 5 minutes.
Boil and Add Pectin: Bring the mixture to a rolling boil. Once boiling, add the pectin while stirring constantly. Continue stirring vigorously for 1-2 minutes until the jam thickens noticeably.
Finalize Flavor: Remove the pot from heat and stir in the vanilla extract evenly to enhance the aroma and sweetness.
Jar the Jam: Pour the hot jam into sterilized jars, leaving approximately 1/4 inch of headspace to allow for expansion. Seal each jar with its lid immediately.
Process Jars: Place the sealed jars in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes to ensure proper preservation and safety.
Cool and Store: Remove the jars from the water bath and let them cool completely at room temperature. Store in a cool, dark place for optimal shelf life.

Notes

Use tart apples like Granny Smith for better balance in flavor.
Sterilize jars and lids properly to prevent spoilage.
Adjust cinnamon quantity to taste for more or less spice.
If pectin is unavailable, alternative thickening methods or products can be used but may affect texture.
Refrigerate after opening and consume within 3 weeks.