Recipes Seasonal Recipes Fall Recipes Apple Recipes Austrian Lady Jam 4.0 (3) 1 Review By Martha Stewart Test Kitchen Martha Stewart Test Kitchen The recipes developed by our test kitchen team have undergone a rigorous process of development and testing, ensuring that every element is optimal, from ingredient amounts to method and cooking time. This process includes triple-testing recipes to ensure they meet our high standards. The many stellar cooks and food editors who have been part of our team include Sarah Carey, Lucinda Scala Quinn, Jennifer Aaronson, Shira Bocar, Anna Kovel, Greg Lofts, Riley Wofford, Lauren Tyrell, and Lindsay Leopold. Editorial Guidelines Updated on February 14, 2018 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Yield: 8 cups Ingredients 2 ¾ pounds Ida Red apples, peeled, cored, halved, and thinly sliced 3 ¾ cups sugar Freshly squeezed juice of 1 lemon 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise 3 ½ ounces raisins 1 ¾ ounces dark rum 1 rounded teaspoon ground cinnamon 5 ounces broken walnuts Directions In a large saucepan, combine apples, sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla bean. Bring to a simmer, and cook until sugar is dissolved. Pour into a nonreactive bowl, cover with a sheet of parchment paper, and refrigerate overnight. In a small bowl, combine raisins and rum. Cover with plastic wrap, and let stand at room temperature overnight. Remove apple mixture from refrigerator. Transfer to a large saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring gently. Skim foam. Add raisin mixture and cinnamon. Return to a boil, and cook over high heat, stirring constantly for 5 minutes. Skim, as needed. Remove from heat, and let stand overnight at room temperature. Add walnuts. Return to a boil, and cook until desired consistency is achieved. Pour into sterilized jars, leaving 1/2-inch headspace, and seal. Rate it Print