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Homemade Christmas Jam

A festive homemade jam made with cranberries, berries, citrus, and warm spices for the holiday season.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 jars
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 90

Ingredients
  

Jam Base
  • 2 cups fresh cranberries
  • 2 cups strawberries or raspberries chopped
  • 1 cup orange juice fresh
  • 1 tbsp orange zest
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice fresh
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 0.25 tsp cloves
  • 0.25 tsp nutmeg

Equipment

  • Large saucepan
  • Wooden spoon
  • Canning Jars
  • Zester

Method
 

  1. Combine cranberries, berries, orange juice, and zest in a saucepan.
  2. Cook over medium heat until fruit softens and releases juices.
  3. Add sugar, lemon juice, and spices, stirring to dissolve sugar.
  4. Simmer gently for 25–30 minutes until thickened.
  5. Test consistency, then cool slightly before jarring.

Notes

Adjust sweetness and spice to taste.