Caramel Apple Jam

Yield: 7 1/2 pints

Ingredients

• 6 cups peeled and diced Granny Smith or Gala apples
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 teaspoon butter
• 1 package powdered fruit pectin
• 3 cups granulated sugar
• 2 cups packed brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Instructions

1. Mix apples, water and butter. Cook over low heat, stirring, until apples are soft (but not mushy).
2. Stir in pectin. Bring to a full boil, stirring constantly. Add sugars, cinnamon and nutmeg. Return to rolling boil and continue to boil, stirring constantly for 1 minute.
3. Remove from heat; skim foam.
4. Pour into hot jars leaving 1/4 inch headspace.
5. Process in boiling water bath for 10 minutes.