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Christmas Jam

Homemade Christmas Jam: Easy Festive Flavor in a Jar

This Homemade Christmas Jam combines fresh cranberries and strawberries, creating a delightful seasonal treat that's easy to make and perfect for holiday gifting.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 8 cups
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: American
Calories: 50
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Jam Base
  • 24 oz Fresh Cranberries about 6 cups; fresh is preferable, but frozen works well too
  • 16 oz Fresh Strawberries if fresh aren't available, feel free to use frozen strawberries
For the Spice Blend
  • 1.5 tsp Ground Cinnamon brings warmth and a lovely holiday spice profile
  • 1 tsp Ground Nutmeg adds a rich, sweet-spicy aroma; can substitute with allspice
  • 0.5 tsp Ground Cloves enhances the spice complexity; can swap with ground allspice
  • 0.25 tsp Ground Ginger offers a zesty touch; omit if you prefer a milder flavor
For Sweetness
  • 2 cups Brown Sugar can be replaced with white sugar for a lighter taste

Equipment

  • slow cooker

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Christmas Jam
  1. Start by rinsing 24 ounces of fresh cranberries and 16 ounces of fresh strawberries under cold water. Remove any stems or bad berries from the strawberries, then slice them into halves or quarters.
  2. In a slow cooker, combine the cranberries, strawberry pieces, 2 cups of brown sugar, and the spice blend. Stir well to incorporate.
  3. Cover the slow cooker and set to HIGH heat. Cook for approximately 4 hours without lifting the lid.
  4. Carefully remove the lid and blend the jam mixture until it reaches your desired consistency.
  5. Allow the blended jam to cool completely, then transfer to clean, airtight storage containers, leaving about an inch of headspace if freezing.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tbspCalories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 13gPotassium: 20mgSugar: 12gVitamin C: 3mg

Notes

Always opt for fresh cranberries for better flavor and natural pectin. Ensure not to overcook the jam for the optimal spreadable texture.

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