Description
Sweet, gooey, and full of cozy fall flavor, this Easy Fall Caramel Apple Jam brings together tender chunks of apple with rich caramelized brown sugar for the ultimate spreadable treat. Whether you spoon it over pancakes, swirl it into yogurt, or slather it on toast, this jam will bring warmth to every bite. Made with just a handful of ingredients, this quick breakfast idea or sweet snack transforms simple dishes into seasonal favorites. Perfect for food gifts or fall breakfast ideas!
Ingredients
2 cups diced apples
1 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter
0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pinch salt
Instructions
1. Peel, core, and finely dice the apples into small, uniform cubes until you have 2 cups.
2. In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add brown sugar and stir until fully dissolved and bubbling (about 3–5 minutes).
3. Add the diced apples, cinnamon, and lemon juice. Stir well to coat the apples evenly.
4. Reduce heat and simmer for 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until apples are tender and the jam thickens.
5. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.
6. Let cool slightly, then transfer to clean jars.
Notes
Let the jam cool before sealing jars to prevent condensation.
Use a heavy-bottomed saucepan to avoid burning the sugar.
Store in fridge up to 2 weeks or freeze up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Spread, Jam
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2.5 tablespoons
- Calories: 134
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 28mg
- Fat: 3.5g
- Saturated Fat: 2.1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0.2g
- Cholesterol: 8mg
Keywords: apple jam, caramel apple, fall jam, small batch jam, apple spread