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Description
A festive and flavorful jam perfect for the holiday season, ideal for gifting or enjoying on Christmas morning.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 3 whole cloves
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Combine cranberries, sugar, water, cinnamon stick, and cloves in a saucepan.
- Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring to dissolve sugar.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until cranberries have burst and the mixture has thickened.
- Remove cinnamon stick and cloves.
- Stir in lemon juice.
- Ladle hot jam into sterilized jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace.
- Wipe rims, apply lids and bands.
- Process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes.
- Remove jars and let cool completely.
Notes
- Ensure jars and lids are sterilized before filling.
- Adjust sugar to your preference.
- This jam makes a wonderful homemade Christmas gift.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Preserves
- Method: Boiling water bath canning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: christmas jam, holiday jam, cranberry jam, festive jam, homemade gifts, christmas recipes, winter jam, cinnamon spiced jam, seasonal preserves