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Homemade Caramel Apple Jam Recipe
Caroline

Homemade Caramel Apple Jam

This Homemade Caramel Apple Jam combines tender Honeycrisp apples, warm spices, and rich caramel-like brown sugar for a cozy, spreadable preserve perfect for fall mornings or holiday gifting.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 7 half-pint jars
Course: Condiment, Jam
Cuisine: American
Calories: 80
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 cups finely diced Honeycrisp apples (about 4 medium-large)
  • 1/2 cup water, spiced rum, bourbon, or cinnamon whiskey
  • 1/2 teaspoon butter
  • 1 package Sure-Jell powdered pectin
  • 4 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (heaping)
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Equipment

  • Large stockpot
  • wooden spoon
  • measuring cups and spoons
  • Sterilized half-pint or pint jars with lids
  • Jar lifter and funnel
  • Boiling water bath canner

Method
 

  1. In a large stockpot, combine diced apples, water (or alcohol), and butter. Cook over low heat for 10 minutes until tender.
  2. Stir in powdered pectin and bring to a rolling boil, stirring constantly.
  3. Add both sugars, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Return to a rolling boil and cook for 1 minute while stirring.
  4. Remove from heat and skim off any foam.
  5. Ladle hot jam into sterilized jars, leaving ¼-inch headspace.
  6. Remove air bubbles, wipe rims clean, and secure lids.
  7. Process jars in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes.
  8. Cool jars on a towel without touching until lids seal. Twist jars gently to distribute apple pieces evenly.

Notes

  • Always use fresh, firm apples for best results.
  • Jam thickens as it cools, so don’t overcook.
  • For gifts, decorate jars with fabric covers and labels.