APPLE-WALNUT MAPLE CONSERVE

Apple-Walnut Maple Conserve image

Versatile and delicious, this conserve reminds me of a warm cozy kitchen; you'll love every bite. I warm the conserve and pour it over vanilla ice cream as a dessert, and it's great as a topping over French toast, biscuits or even pork roast. Be sure to make more than one batch so you can give it as gifts during the holidays.-Paula Marchesi, Lenhartsville, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 11 half-pints.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

12 cups chopped peeled Granny Smith apples (about 6 pounds)
4 cups sugar
2 cups packed brown sugar
1 cup maple syrup
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
2 cups finely chopped walnuts, toasted

Steps:

In a stockpot, combine apples, sugars, maple syrup, cinnamon and pie spice; bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, 20-30 minutes or until apples are tender and mixture is slightly thickened. Stir in walnuts. Return to a boil; cook and stir 5 minutes longer., Carefully ladle hot mixture into 11 hot half-pint jars, leaving 1/4-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles and adjust headspace, if necessary, by adding hot mixture. Wipe rims. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight., Place jars into canner with simmering water, ensuring that they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil; process for 10 minutes. Remove jars and cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 89 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 2mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.