Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of autumn with this Caramel Apple Jam Recipe. This sweet and tangy jam combines the richness of caramel with the crispness of fresh apples, creating a perfect spread for your morning toast or a luscious filling for desserts. With its harmonious balance of sweetness and tartness, this homemade jam is not only a treat for your taste buds but also makes an excellent gift for friends and family. Easy to prepare, it captures the essence of fall in every jar, making it a must-try for any food lover.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups peeled, cored, and finely chopped apples
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the apples by peeling, coring, and finely chopping them.
- In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the chopped apples with granulated sugar, brown sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Mix well.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat while stirring frequently.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for about 25 minutes until thickened.
- Stir in vanilla extract and caramel sauce until fully incorporated.
- Adjust consistency using a potato masher or immersion blender as desired.
- Ladle hot jam into sterilized jars and seal tightly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon (20g)
- Calories: 48
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg