A delightful and festive jam packed with holiday flavors, perfect for spreading on toast or gifting during the Christmas season.
Christmas Jam
A delightful and festive jam packed with holiday flavors, perfect for spreading on toast or gifting during the Christmas season.
Ingredients
- 2 cups strawberries hulled and mashed
- 2 cups cranberries fresh or frozen
- 4 cups sugar granulated
- 1 cup apple juice unsweetened
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon optional
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves optional
- 1 package liquid pectin 3-ounce package
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine strawberries, cranberries, sugar, apple juice, cinnamon, and cloves (if using) over medium heat.
- Stir constantly until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture comes to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cranberries pop and soften.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly, then blend the mixture with an immersion blender or in a blender until smooth.
- Return blended mixture to the pot, bring back to a boil, and stir in the liquid pectin.
- Boil for 1 minute, then remove from heat.
- Pour the jam into sterilized jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace, and seal with lids.
- Process jars in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes. Remove and let cool completely before storing.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 13gPotassium: 10mgSugar: 12gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 5mg
