Caramel Apple Jam

 

Ingredients

• 6 cups diced peeled apples (1/8-inch cubes)
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 teaspoon butter
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 package (1-3/4 ounces) powdered fruit pectin
• 3 cups sugar
• 2 cups packed brown sugar

Directions

1. In a Dutch oven, combine the apples, water, butter, cinnamon and nutmeg. Cook and stir over low heat until apples are tender. Stir in pectin. Bring to a full rolling boil over high heat, stirring constantly. Stir in sugar; return to a full rolling boil. Boil and stir 1 minute.
2. Remove from heat; skim off foam. Ladle hot mixture into seven hot half-pint jars, leaving 1/4-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles and adjust headspace, if necessary, by adding hot mixture. Wipe rims. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight.
3. Place jars into canner with simmering water, ensuring that they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil; process for 10 minutes. Remove jars and cool.

Source: Taste of Home

 

Caramel Apple Sheet Cake

Ingredients

• CAKE:
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup light brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 2 sticks 1 cup butter (I always use salted butter)
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 2 large eggs beaten
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 1/2 cups peeled and chopped Granny Smith apples about 2 medium apples
• GLAZE:
• 1 stick 1/2 cup butter
• 1/4 cup milk
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup caramel syrup caramel ice cream topping
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Grease a 17 x 12-inch sheet pan with non-stick spray. Set aside.
• FOR CAKE: In a large bowl, combine flour, baking soda, both sugars, cinnamon and nutmeg. Use a whisk to combine and sift together. Set aside.
• In a large saucepan, over medium heat, add butter and water. Stir until butter melts. Bring to a boil, once it starts to boil remove from heat and add flour mixture. Stir to combine. Then stir in buttermilk, eggs and vanilla extract. Fold in chopped apples.
• Spread cake batter evenly into the prepared sheet pan.
• Bake 18 to 20 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Remove from oven and let cool slightly while you make the glaze.
• For GLAZE: Place butter and milk in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Heat until butter melts. Using a whisk, stir in powdered sugar, caramel syrup and vanilla. Stir until smooth and combined.
• Pour glaze evenly over warm cake. Let stand 20 minutes or so before serving. Slice into squares and enjoy!
   
  Prep Time 15 minutes

  Cook Time 16 minutes

  Total Time 31 minutes

  Servings 24

  Source: Life in the Lofthouse