Christmas Jam — Sweet, Tangy & Irresistible
This festive jam blends cranberries, strawberries, apple, and warm spices for a holiday-ready spread that’s perfect on toast, biscuits, or as a gift from your kitchen.
Ingredients
- 3 cups fresh cranberries
- 2 cups chopped strawberries (fresh or frozen)
- 1 medium apple, peeled and grated
- 3 cups sugar
- ½ cup orange juice
- 1 tbsp orange zest
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground cloves
- 1 pouch (3 oz) liquid pectin
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Instructions- Cook the Fruit Combine cranberries, strawberries, apple, sugar, juice, zest, cinnamon, and cloves in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally (about 10 minutes).
- Simmer & Thicken Reduce heat and simmer until cranberries pop and mixture thickens slightly.
- Add Pectin Stir in liquid pectin. Bring back to a full boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Jar It Up Remove from heat. Skim off foam. Ladle hot jam into sterilized jars, leaving ¼ inch headspace. Wipe rims, seal, and process in boiling water bath for 10 minutes (if storing long-term).
- Cool & Store Let jars cool completely. Label and store in a cool, dark place or refrigerate for up to 3 weeks.
Tips & Serving Ideas- Gift it: Tie jars with ribbon and add a handwritten tag.
- Serve it: Spread on toast, swirl into yogurt, or spoon over cheesecake.
- Flavor twist: Add a splash of vanilla or swap strawberries for raspberries.
