5.0 from 12 votes
Christmas Jam
Christmas Jam is the perfect spread to enjoy this holiday season. Simple ingredients gives this homemade jam recipes so much flavor.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Let Sit at Room Temperature
12 hrs
Total Time
12 hrs 35 mins
Servings: 65
Calories: 125 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 40 ounces fresh or frozen strawberries thaw out if using frozen
- 16 ounces fresh or frozen cranberries thaw out if using frozen
- 2 Tablespoons orange zest
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon allspice
- 4 pounds granulated sugar
- 6 ounces liquid fruit pectin
Instructions
- Place the strawberries and cranberries in a food processor and pulse the ingredients into large pieces but do not puree.
- Pour the mixture into a large pan or dutch oven.
- Stir in the orange zest, cinnamon, cloves, all spice and granulated sugar.
- Bring the mixture to a boil (stirring frequently). Then boil the mixture for 1 minute.
- Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the liquid fruit pectin. Bring the mixture back to a boil and boil for 1 more minute (stirring constantly).
- Remove the pan from the heat and let it cool for 5-10 minutes. Skim the foam off the top of the mixture.
- Pour the mixture into a storing jar leaving approximately 1/4 inch of space toward the tops.
- Wipe the rims on the lids clean with a cloth and place the lids on top. Process the jar in a water bath for 10 minutes.
- Remove from the water bath and clean off with a clean towel. Let the jars sit at room temperature for 12 hours. Then check to make sure that the jars seal correctly.
- For any jars that did not seal, refrigerate for up to 1 month. The remaining sealed jars should last in a cool dark place for up to 6 months (refrigerate after opening).
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Nutrition Information
Calories
125kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
32g
(11%)
Protein
0.2g
(0%)
Fat
0.2g
(0%)
Saturated Fat
0.01g
(0%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.03g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.01g
Sodium
6mg
(0%)
Potassium
34mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
29g
(58%)
Vitamin A
7IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
11mg
(12%)
Calcium
4mg
(0%)
Iron
0.2mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 65Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 125
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 125kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 0.2g | 0% |
| Fat | 0.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.03g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 34mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 29g | 58% |
| Vitamin A | 7IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 4mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.