Merry Christmas Jam
A delightful blend of strawberries and cranberries for a festive, low-calorie jam that’s perfect for gifting or enjoying at breakfast.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 cups 1x
- Category: Condiments
- Method: Canning
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Diabetic-Friendly
Ingredients
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- 2 cups strawberries, hulled and chopped
- 2 cups cranberries, fresh or frozen
- 4 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tbsp grated orange zest
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1 (1.75 oz) package fruit pectin
Instructions
- Combine the chopped strawberries, cranberries, orange juice, and water in a large pot.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally.
- Simmer the mixture for about 10 minutes until cranberries burst.
- Add the fruit pectin, then return to a full rolling boil.
- Mix in the granulated sugar, orange zest, cinnamon, and cloves; return to a rolling boil.
- Remove from heat and skim off any foam.
- Ladle the hot jam into sterilized jars, leaving 1/4-inch headspace.
- Process jars in a boiling water bath for about 10 minutes.
- Cool jars completely and check seals after 24 hours.
Notes
For a healthier option, substitute some sugar with a sugar alternative. Ensure jars are sealed well for long-term storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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