Apple Pie Jam

Directions

1. 1
   Wash 5 or 6 half-pint jars and fill with hot water until needed. Prepare lids as manufacturer directs
2. 2
   Measure sugars into a medium bowl and set aside.
3. 3
   Peel, core and finely chop enough apples to measure 2 cups. Place in large saucepan with water, lemon juice, cinnamon and nutmeg. Stir in pectin.
4. 4
   Place pan over high heat and stir until it comes to a full boil. Boil hard for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and immediately stir in sugars.
5. 5
   Return to full rolling boil and boil hard for 1 minute more, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Skim foam from surface and stir jam for about 5 minutes to prevent fruit from floating.
6. 6
   Ladle hot jam into 1 hot jar at a time, leaving 1/4-inch head space. Wipe jar rim with a clean, damp cloth. Attach lid. Fill and close remaining jars.