Much thanks and props to my buddy over at Mommy's Kitchen
for the Original idea she posted about apple pie jam. I searched and found a recipe (because I was too impatient to wait on hers haha) and tweeked it a bit.
I'm a little worried that its a bit thin so next time I plan to boil it longer and hope that works. This is my first attempt to make Jam so we will see what happens.. I haven't tried it yet because its still has to sit a while and I then need to decorate the jars to give away.
Apple Pie Jam
4 cups apples, chopped, I used Fuji because thats our favorite
1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
4 cups sugar
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1 (1 3/4 ounce) box dry pectin
1 tbs butter
Wash your jars in hot soapy water or if your lucky and have a dishwasher (my kitchen doesn't have a spot for one) then wash them in it. I used 8 small jars.
While peeling and chopping your apples, start a big pot of water (enough that it covers your jars about 3/4 the way to the top) Bring it to a boil
Measure apples in a measuring cup, now add in the same measuring cup water to fill up to the 4 cup line (with the apples in it).
Add pectin and the butter and spices, lemon juice.
Bring to a boil.
Add sugars and bring back to a full rolling boil, boil 1 minute and 30 seconds.
Stir constantly.
Remove from the heat.
Skim if there is any foam, I didn't have any.
Ladle into hot jars leaving 1/4-inch headspace.
Put on lids.
Process in water bath 10 minutes.
