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Christmas Jam

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A festive strawberry-cranberry jam spiced with cinnamon, perfect for canning and gifting during the holidays.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups fresh or frozen strawberries, hulled and chopped
  • 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 box (1.75 oz) powdered fruit pectin
  • 4 cups granulated sugar

Instructions

  1. Prepare your water bath canner, jars, and lids.
  2. In a large pot, combine chopped strawberries, cranberries, lemon juice, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg.
  3. Stir in the powdered fruit pectin.
  4. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil over high heat, stirring constantly.
  5. Add the granulated sugar and return to a full rolling boil, stirring constantly.
  6. Boil hard for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  7. Remove from heat. Skim off any foam with a spoon.
  8. Ladle the hot jam into prepared jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace.
  9. Wipe rims clean and place lids on jars. Screw bands on fingertip tight.
  10. Process in a water bath canner for 10 minutes (adjust for altitude if necessary).
  11. Remove jars from canner and let cool on a towel-lined counter for 12-24 hours.
  12. Check seals and store in a cool, dark place.

Notes

  • This recipe makes approximately 5 half-pint jars.
  • For a smoother jam, you can pulse the fruit in a food processor before cooking.
  • Ensure your jars are properly sterilized before filling.
  • This jam is ideal for holiday breakfast boards or as edible gifts.

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