I told some of you that I would be making this today and would post the R & R when I got through.This stuff will make you grin from ear to ear.The apples come out tender/crisp.Nice sweet flavor with just a hint of tang from the lemon zest.The cinnamon and nutmeg are just right and finish off the "pie" taste.It will be good on pancakes,waffles,toast,french toast or spooned warm over ice cream.I know my DGK will ask me to make them some more.I've learned over the years to plan on getting more than the recipe says when doing jams & jellies.It said it would make six-8 oz. jars but I got 9.
3/4 cup raisins or dried cranberries ( used raisins)
6 cups chopped,cored peeled Granny Smith apples
grated zest and juice of 1 lemon
1 cup unsweetened apple juice
1 pkg. powdered fruit pectin
9 cups sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
In a food processor fitted with a metal blade,pulse raisins till finely chopped.Set aside.In a large stockpot combine the apples,zest and juice plus apple juice.Bring to a boil over high heat,stirring frequently.Reduce heat and boil gently,stirring occasionally,till apples soften,about 10 minutes.Remove from heat and whisk in pectin till dissolved.Add raisins.Return to high heat and bring to a boil,stirring frequently.Add sugar all at once and return to a full rolling boil,stirring constantly.Boil hard for 1 minute.Remove from heat and stir in cinnamon and nutmeg.Skim off foam.Ladle hot jam into hot jars,leaving 1/4 inch headspace.Adjust two piece lids.Place in water bath and process for 10 minutes. Depo!!!