BUTTERY CARAMEL APPLE JAM

Buttery Caramel Apple Jam image

This recipe was inspired by others I had found online. They were very good but seemed to taste more like apple pie, so I changed it to be more like caramel. Hope you enjoy it.

Provided by JUST DUCKY

Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Canning and Preserving Recipes Jams and Jellies Recipes

Time 9h

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

8 half-pint canning jars with lids and rings
8 cups Granny Smith apples - peeled, cored, and chopped
⅓ cup water
1 tablespoon butter
3 cups brown sugar
2 cups white sugar
1 ½ (1.75 ounce) packages powdered fruit pectin
1 tablespoon clear butter flavoring (such as Wilton®)

Steps:

Sterilize the jars and lids in boiling water for at least 5 minutes.
Bring apples, water, and butter to a boil in a large pot. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until apples are softened, about 8 minutes. Mix in brown sugar, white sugar, pectin powder, and butter flavoring. Bring to a full rolling boil, stirring often. Cook at a boil for 2 minutes without stirring.
Pack the apple jam into the hot, sterilized jars, filling the jars to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a knife or a thin spatula around the insides of the jars after they have been filled to remove any air bubbles. Wipe the rims of the jars with a moist paper towel to remove any food residue. Top with lids and screw on rings.
Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars into the boiling water using a holder. Leave a 2-inch space between the jars. Pour in more boiling water if necessary to bring the water level to at least 1 inch above the tops of the jars. Bring the water to a rolling boil, cover the pot, and process for 15 minutes.
Remove the jars from the stockpot and place onto a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart, until cool. Once cool, press the top of each lid with a finger, ensuring that the seal is tight (lid does not move up or down at all). Let stand 8 hours to overnight before use. Store in a cool, dark area; refrigerate opened jars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 78 calories, Carbohydrate 19.8 g, Cholesterol 0.6 mg, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 0.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 4.5 mg, Sugar 19.3 g