Caramel Apple Jam Delight

Ingredients:

• 6 cups finely diced peeled apples (about 4 medium-large Honey Crisp apples)
• 1/2 cup water (or spiced rum, cinnamon whiskey, or bourbon for an added twist)
• 1/2 teaspoon butter
• 1 package Sure-Jell (powdered fruit pectin)
• 4 cups sugar
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (heaping)
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Instructions:

1. In a large stockpot, combine the diced apples, water (or your choice of alcohol), and butter. Cook and stir over low heat until the apples are tender, approximately 10 minutes.
2. Add the powdered fruit pectin to the apple mixture. Bring it to a rolling boil, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
3. Mix in the granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Return to a rolling boil and let it boil for 1 minute, ensuring continuous stirring.
4. Remove the stockpot from the heat. Skim off any foam from the surface to achieve a clearer jam.
5. Carefully ladle the hot jam into sterilized half-pint or pint jars, leaving about 1/4-inch of headspace at the top.
6. Remove any air bubbles, wipe the jar rims clean, and secure the lids.
7. Process the jars in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes to ensure they are sealed and preserved.
8. After the jars cool and the lids seal, gently twist them from side to side to distribute the apple pieces evenly throughout the jam.