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Sweet Christmas Cranberry Jam Recipe

Sweet Christmas Cranberry Jam Recipe
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This Sweet Christmas Cranberry Jam combines the tartness of fresh cranberries with the natural sweetness of strawberries and warm holiday spices. Perfect for spreading on toast, gifting during the festive season, or adding a fruity twist to desserts, this jam is a delightful treat that captures the spirit of Christmas in a jar.

Ingredients

Scale

Fruits

  • 6 cups fresh or frozen strawberries (about 1 1/2 pounds)
  • 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries (approximately 1/2 pound)

Sweeteners & Pectin

  • 5 cups sugar (around 2 1/2 pounds)
  • 2 sachets liquid fruit pectin (2 pouches of Certo brand at 170ml each)

Spices

  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon allspice
  • 1/4 teaspoon cloves

Instructions

  1. Puree the Berries: Begin by pureeing the strawberries and cranberries in your food processor. If using frozen berries, no need to thaw them completely; puree in batches if necessary, then transfer the mixture into a large saucepan.
  2. Add Sugar and Spices: Measure and add the sugar along with the cinnamon, ginger, allspice, and cloves to the pureed berries. Stir thoroughly to combine all the ingredients evenly.
  3. Boil the Jam: Place the saucepan over medium-high heat and bring the mixture to a full rolling boil—bubbles should continuously form even when stirring. Maintain this boil for one full minute to properly cook the fruit and dissolve the sugar.
  4. Add Pectin and Boil Again: Remove the pan from heat, stir in the liquid fruit pectin until well mixed. Return the pan to heat and bring the jam back to a full rolling boil. Boil for another full minute, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
  5. Skim Foam and Fill Jars: Let the boiling subside, then skim off any foam from the surface with a spoon. Ladle the hot jam into sterilized, warm jars, leaving about 1/4 inch of headspace. Seal jars with sterilized lids and screw bands finger-tight, without over-tightening.
  6. Process and Store the Jam: Submerge the filled jars in a canning pot with water covering the jars by at least two inches. Boil for 10 minutes, then carefully remove jars and let them cool undisturbed on a heat-proof surface for 12 hours. Clean jars, label, and store in a cool, dark cabinet.

Notes

  • Use either fresh or frozen berries; adjust pureeing time accordingly.
  • Ensure jars and lids are sterilized to prevent spoilage.
  • The spices can be adjusted or omitted based on taste preferences.
  • Use a candy thermometer to monitor boiling if unsure; jam should reach 220°F (104°C) to set properly.
  • Store opened jam refrigerated and consume within a month.

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Keywords: cranberry jam, Christmas jam, holiday preserves, strawberry cranberry jam, fruity jam, homemade jam

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