Ingredients
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- 6 cups finely diced, peeled apples (Honey Crisp apples recommended)
- 1/2 cup water (optional: substitute with 1/2 cup spiced rum, cinnamon whiskey, or bourbon)
- 1/2 tsp butter
- 1 package Sure-Jell (powdered fruit pectin)
- 4 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon (heaping)
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
Instructions
- In a large stockpot, combine diced apples, water, and butter. Cook over low heat, stirring frequently, until apples are tender (about 10 minutes).
- Stir in pectin, then bring the mixture to a rolling boil while stirring constantly.
- Add granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg, then return to a rolling boil. Stir constantly for 1 minute.
- Remove from heat, skimming any foam. Ladle the hot jam into hot, sterilized jars, leaving 1/4-inch headspace.
- Remove any air bubbles, wipe rims, and adjust lids. Process jars in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes.
- Twist jars gently from side to side while cooling to evenly distribute apple pieces throughout the jam.
Notes
- Gently twist jars after cooling to evenly disperse apples in the jam.
- Replace water with rum, bourbon, or cinnamon whiskey for an adult twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Jam, Condiment, Preserves
- Method: Stovetop, Water Bath Canning
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian