Spiced Christmas Jam Recipe
Indulge in the festive cheer with our Spiced Christmas Jam Recipe, a delightful blend of cranberries, strawberries, and aromatic spices. This vibrant jam is perfect for enhancing breakfast toast or serving as a sweet glaze for holiday meats. Its versatility makes it an excellent choice for gifting, ensuring that your loved ones leave with a touch of homemade joy this season. With easy ingredients and straightforward steps, you can create this flavorful preserve in no time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 6 cups (24 servings) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Canning
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 3 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
- 2 cups chopped strawberries (fresh or frozen)
- 1 medium apple, peeled and finely chopped
- 1 orange, zested and juiced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 (1.75 oz) package fruit pectin (powdered)
- 5 cups granulated sugar
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine cranberries, strawberries, chopped apple, orange zest and juice, lemon juice, and spices. Cook over medium heat for 10-15 minutes until slightly softened.
- Stir in fruit pectin thoroughly and bring to a rolling boil. Add all granulated sugar at once and return to a boil for an additional 1-2 minutes while stirring constantly.
- Ladle hot jam into sterilized jars, leaving about ¼ inch space at the top. Seal tightly with lids and process in a water bath canner or refrigerate if not processing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 30g
- Calories: 56
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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