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Buttery Caramel Apple Jam

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"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." — JUST DUCKY

Directions

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.

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PREP 30 mins
COOK 30 mins
READY IN 9 hrs

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Oct 09, 2012

Though it didn't really taste like caramel, this was a great alternative to the run of the mill apple jam. It has really been a hit in our house & has been used quite a bit on buttered English muffins. Thank you for this great recipe! :-)

—HEARTH4KITTY

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Sep 14, 2012

I was looking for something a little different to do with apples, and came across this recipe. I made it yesterday & it was delicious!! My DH even put some over ice-cream. While I was processing them, I realized the instructions said to use 1 1/2 packages of 1.75 ounce pectin. I only saw the 1.75 ounces so I only used 1 package. However, the jam was still acceptable. A little soft, but that's the way we like our jam. I also should have chopped the apples smaller, so I used a stick blender briefly while it was cooking.

—JOMONCON999

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8 Ratings

Feb 18, 2013

This is really rich and tasty!

—DAS079

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Sep 30, 2012

Could you please also post the original "apple pie" tasting jam recipe too? I have saved it as my favorite and now when going to make it again the recipe is different! :-) It was a great recipe too, although it did not taste like caramel.

—Davianna

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Oct 07, 2012

Delicious with the apples we picked yesterday (Jonagold). It was quite sweet, I guess jam always is, so I added a bit of spice (cinnamon, cloves, and ginger) to add some depth. Also: I didn't have any butter flavoring, so I just stuck with the tablespoon of butter as above. I made 2 batches and only used one box of pectin in the second batch (the recipe calls for 1.5 boxes) -- turns out, one box works just fine.

—2busy2cook

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May 18, 2013

This turned out great! I used half granny smith and half gala apples since my family doesn't love things that are really tart and it was super tasty!

—kfare87

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Oct 30, 2012

Absolutely wonderful! I had purchased some blemished/second picking apples to make applesauce and found I had many left over. I wanted to try something different and this sounded interesting. I'm so glad i tried it! I had read some of the other reviews and was concerned about the sweetness of the end product-especially since I didn't have tart Granny Smith apples. I went ahead and used the required amount of sugar but I added 1 TB of lemon juice to balance it out. It's fantastic!

—MrsJE

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Nutrition

Calories
78 kcal
4%

Carbohydrates
19.8 g
6%

Cholesterol
< 1 mg
< 1%

Fat
0.2 g
< 1%

Fiber
0.4 g
2%

Protein
0.1 g
< 1%

Sodium
4 mg
< 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Buttery Caramel Apple Jam

Serving Size: 1/48 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 48
Amount Per Serving
** Calories: 78
** Calories from Fat: 2

% Daily Value *
** Total Fat 0.2g < 1 %
** Saturated Fat 0.2g < 1 %
** Cholesterol < 1mg < 1 %
** Sodium 4mg < 1 %
** Potassium 35mg < 1 %
** Total Carbohydrates 19.8g 6 %
** Dietary Fiber 0.4g 2 %
** Protein 0.1g < 1 %
** Sugars 19.3g
** Vitamin A < 1 %
** Vitamin C 2 %
** Calcium 1 %
** Iron 1 %
** Thiamin < 1 %
** Niacin < 1 %
** Vitamin B6 < 1 %
** Magnesium < 1 %
** Folate < 1 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.