Thursday's Kitchen Cupboard..........12/08/2011

This week I finally got around to making the last jam of the year, Dutch Apple Pie Jam. If you like apple pie you will definitely love this jam! I found the recipe for this jam here.

This jam is a favorite among many of our friends and family.

Dutch Apple Pie Jam

Ingredients:

• 3-1/2 cups prepared fruit (about 1 lb. Granny Smith or other tart green apples)
• 1-1/2 cups water
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp. ground allspice
• 4-1/2 cups granulated sugar, measured into separate bowl
• 1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
• 1/2 tsp. butter or margarine (optional
• 1 pouch CERTO Fruit Pectin

Directions:

1. Peel and core apples. Chop finely or grind. Add water and raisins. Measure exactly 3-1/2 cups prepared fruit into 6- or 8-quart saucepot. Stir in lemon juice, cinnamon and allspice.
2. Stir sugars into prepared fruit in saucepot. Add butter to reduce foaming, if desired. Bring mixture to full rolling boil (a boil that doesn't stop bubbling when stirred) on high heat, stirring constantly.
3. Stir in pectin quickly. Return to full rolling boil and boil exactly 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Skim off any foam with metal spoon.
4. Ladle into prepared jars, filling to within 1/8 inch of tops. Wipe jar rims and threads. Cover with two-piece lids.
5. Process 10 minutes in boiling water bath.
6. ENJOY!

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