Sweet Christmas Cranberry Jam
A festive jam made from fresh cranberries, sugar, and warm spices, perfect for holiday treats and gifts.
Equipment
- Medium-Sized Saucepan
- Sterilized Jars
- Ladle
Ingredients
- 12 oz Fresh Cranberries
- 2 cups Granulated Sugar
- 1 cup Water
- 1 Tbsp Lemon Juice
- 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon
- ½ tsp Ground Nutmeg
- ¼ tsp Ground Cloves
- 1 Tbsp Orange Zest
Instructions
- Rinse the cranberries under cold water and place them in a medium-sized saucepan with 1 cup of water.
- Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, then reduce to low and allow to simmer.
- Gradually stir in the granulated sugar until it dissolves completely.
- Add lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Stir well and continue simmering for about 10-15 minutes.
- Once the cranberries have broken down and the mixture thickens, remove from heat and stir in the orange zest.
- Ladle the warm jam into sterilized jars, leaving about half an inch of space at the top.
- Wipe the rims of the jars to ensure a good seal, then screw on the lids and allow to cool completely.
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Notes
Refrigerate the jam for up to 2-3 weeks or freeze for about 6 months.