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The Best Christmas Jam Recipe

The Best Christmas Jam Recipe

The Best Christmas Jam Recipe is a delightful blend of cranberries and strawberries, perfect for holiday festivities.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 half-pint jars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 48

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cranberries fresh or frozen
  • 2 cups strawberries hulled and chopped
  • 4 cups granulated sugar
  • ½ cup orange juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 pouch liquid pectin 3 oz

Equipment

  • large pot
  • immersion blender
  • sterilized jars
  • ladle
  • boiling water bath

Method
 

  1. Rinse cranberries and prepare strawberries (thaw if frozen, chop if large).
  2. In a large pot, combine cranberries, strawberries, sugar, orange juice, and zest. Bring to a boil.
  3. Simmer until cranberries pop and strawberries soften.
  4. Optional: Blend mixture with an immersion blender for a smoother texture.
  5. Stir in cinnamon and liquid pectin. Boil hard for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  6. Remove from heat and ladle hot jam into sterilized jars, leaving ¼ inch headspace.
  7. Wipe rims, seal jars with lids, and process in boiling water bath for 10 minutes.
  8. Let cool completely before storing or gifting.

Nutrition

Serving: 1jarCalories: 48kcalCarbohydrates: 13g

Notes

This jam can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a month or frozen for longer preservation. It's versatile and can be served in various ways to enhance meals.

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