Apple-Maple Jam

Ingredients

• 6-7 lbs chopped peeled and cored apples, you want 3 quarts
• 6 cups white sugar
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon allspice
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 cup pure maple syrup

Directions

1. 1

   In a large saucepan combine all the ingredients.

2. 2

   Bring slowly to a boil over medium high heat.

3. 3

   Stirring constantly bring heat up to high and rapidly bring mixture to gelling point.

4. 4

   Remove from heat.

5. 5

   Skim Foam.

6. 6

   Ladle hot jam into hot jars leaving 1/4 inch head space.

7. 7

   Adjust caps and process 10 minutes in a boiling water bath canner.

8. 8

   Should make 8 half pints.