Description
Craving cozy breakfast ideas or a sweet spread to elevate your fall snack game? This Easy Fall Caramel Apple Jam delivers all the flavors of the season with tender apples, warm spices, and a rich caramel finish. Perfect for gifting, spreading on toast, or spooning over oatmeal, this easy recipe captures everything you love about autumn.
Ingredients
6 cups peeled, cored, and finely chopped tart apples
2 cups brown sugar
1 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (1.75 oz) package fruit pectin
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves (optional)
Instructions
1. Peel, core, and finely chop apples into small, even pieces. Toss them with lemon juice to prevent browning.
2. In a large saucepan, combine brown sugar, granulated sugar, water, and salt. Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves and bubbles form a golden caramel.
3. Add chopped apples, cinnamon, nutmeg, and optional cloves. Stir frequently as apples begin to soften.
4. Stir in the pectin and bring to a rolling boil. Boil for 1 minute.
5. Remove from heat, add vanilla extract, and test consistency.
6. Pour into sterilized jars and seal.
7. Let cool and set for 12–24 hours.
Notes
Mix apple varieties for better flavor.
Stir constantly to avoid burning.
Cook longer if a thicker jam is desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Jam / Spread
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 48
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg