Description
Capture the essence of autumn in a jar with this delicious and easy caramel apple jam, perfect for spreading on toast or as a topping for desserts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups of diced apples (mix of sweet and tart)
- 2 cups of sugar
- 1 cup of brown sugar
- 1/4 cup of lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon of salt
- 1 cup of caramel sauce
- 1/2 cup of water
Instructions
- Combine the diced apples, sugar, brown sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and water in a large pot. Stir well to mix.
- Cook over medium heat until the apples are tender, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes.
- Reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Stir in the caramel sauce until fully incorporated.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Transfer to sterilized jars and seal.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks, or process in a water bath for longer shelf life.
Notes
Use a mix of sweet and tart apples for the best flavor balance. Stir often to prevent burning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Preserve
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg