Apple Maple Jam

Apple Maple Jam

3 qts. finely chopped apples        
6 c. sugar

1 c. maple syrup                        
1 t. cinnamon
½ t. allspice                                              
½ t. nutmeg
¼ t. cloves

Combine all ingredients in a large sauce pot.  Bring slowly to a boil.  Cook rapidly to jellying point.  As mixture thickens, stir frequently to prevent sticking.  Pour hot into hot jars, leaving quarter inch headspace.  Adjust caps.  Process 10 minutes in boiling water bath.  Yield: about 8 half-pints.