Dutch Apple Pie Jam

By june

Ingredients

• 4 cups prepared fruit (about 1 lb Granny Smith or other tart green apples)
• 1 1/4 cups water
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground allspice
• 1 box sure-jell pectin
• 1/2 tsp butter or margarine (optional)
• 4 cups granulated sugar, measured in separate bowl
• 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar

Preparation

Step 1

Bring boiling-water canner, half-full with water, to simmer. Wash jars and screw bands in hot, soapy water; rinse with warm water. Pour boiling water over flat lids in saucepan off the heat. Let stand in hot water until ready to use. Drain well before filling.
Peel and core apples; finely chop or grind. Add water and raisins. Measure exactly 4 cups into 6-or 8-quart saucepot. Stir in lemon juice, cinnamon and allspice.
Stir pectin into 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. Stir in all sugars quickly. Return to full rolling boil and boil exactly 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Skim off any foam with metal spoon.
Ladle quickly into prepared jars, filling to within 1/8 inch of tops. Wipe jar rims and threads. Cover with two-piece lids. Screw bands tightly. Place jars on elevated rack in canner. Lower rack into canner. Water must cover jars by 1 to 2 inches; add boiling water if needed. Cover; bring water to gentle boil. Process 10 minutes. Remove jars and place upright on a towel to cool completely. After jars cool, check seals by pressing middle of lid with finger. (If lid springs back, lid is not sealed and refrigeration is necessary).