Spiced Grape Jam

Patty Mae's Note:

This jam is delicious on a toasted bagel with cream cheese. Chunk cinnamon can be purchased from Penzey's Spices (www.penzeys.com) or you can substitute 1 4-inch stick of cinnamon, broken into small pieces.

• Total Time: 2 hrs
• Prep Time: 1 hrs 30 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 6 8-ounce ...

• 2 quarts concord grapes
• 6 cups sugar
• 1 teaspoon whole cloves
• 2 teaspoons chunk cinnamon
• 5 whole allspice
• 2⁄3; cup white vinegar
• 2 medium tart apples , cored and sliced
• 2 tablespoons grated orange peel

Directions:

1. Prepare jelly jars and seals by sterilizing them in boiling water.
2. Remove grapes from stems; rinse and drain.
3. Place grapes in a large heavy-bottomed pan and mash to break skins.
4. Add remaining ingredients and bring to a full rolling boil.
5. Reduce heat to medium-low and let boil gently for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Strain through a food mill or sieve.
7. Put strained mixture back into the pan and bring back up to a simmer.
8. Pack into sterilized jelly jars.
9. Seal jars as directed by the manufacturer.