Dutch Apple Pie Jam

Instructions

1. 1

   Peel, core and finely chop enough apples to measure 2 cups.

2. 2

   Place in Dutch oven with raisins, water, lemon juice, cinnamon and allspice.

3. 3

   Stir in sugars and butter or margarine.

4. 4

   Place Dutch over over high heat and stir until it comes to a full boil.

5. 5

   Boil hard for 1 minute, stirring constantly.

6. 6

   Remove from heat and immediately stir in liquid fruit pectin.

7. 7

   Bring to full rolling boil and boil hard for one minute, stirring constantly.

8. 8

   Remove from heat.

9. 9

   Stir and skim foam for 5 minutes to prevent floating fruit.

10. 10

    Pour quickly into sterilized jars, filling up to 1/2 in from the rim.

11. 11

    Seal while hot with sterilized two-piece lids with new centers.