Description
A delightful blend of tart and sweet, this Sweet Christmas Cranberry Jam evokes joyful holiday memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice and zest
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Rinse your fresh cranberries in cold water and pick through them to remove any stems or bruised fruit.
- Cook the cranberries: In a medium saucepan, combine the cranberries, sugar, and orange juice. Bring this mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat.
- Add the spices: Once the cranberries start to burst, reduce the heat and add the ground cinnamon and freshly grated ginger.
- Test for doneness: Spoon a small amount onto a cold plate. If it gels and holds its shape after a few minutes, it’s perfect!
- Jar it up: Carefully pour the hot jam into sterilized jars, leaving a little room at the top. Seal them tightly.
- Cool and store: Allow them to cool completely at room temperature before storing in the refrigerator or pantry.
Notes
For a festive touch, decorate jars with ribbons or labels for gifts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: cranberry jam, holiday recipe, homemade jam, sweet christmas jam, festive condiment