Description
This vibrant Christmas jam combines strawberries, cranberries, citrus, and warm spices into a jewel-toned preserve that’s perfect for gifting, brunching, or spreading holiday cheer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 40 ounces frozen unsweetened strawberries, crushed
- 1 pound fresh cranberries
- Zest from 2 oranges (about 2 tablespoons)
- ¼ cup bottled lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- 5 pounds granulated sugar
- 2 (3-ounce) pouches liquid fruit pectin
Instructions
- Wash jars, lids, and bands in hot soapy water. Rinse well and keep jars warm. Simmer water in a water bath canner and set up all your tools.
- In a large saucepan, combine crushed strawberries, cranberries, lemon juice, orange zest, cinnamon, and cloves. Stir until evenly combined.
- Add all the sugar and both pectin pouches. Stir thoroughly. Bring mixture to a full rolling boil that cannot be stirred down. Boil for exactly 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat. Skim off foam with a metal spoon for a clear finish.
- Ladle jam into warm jars, leaving ¼-inch headspace. Remove bubbles, wipe rims clean, and apply lids and bands to fingertip tightness.
- Place jars in water bath canner with at least 1 inch of water above them. Cover and boil gently for 10 minutes (adjust for altitude).
- Turn off heat and let jars rest in canner for 5 minutes. Then transfer to towel-lined counter and let cool undisturbed for 12–24 hours.
- Check seals by pressing jar lids. Label and store sealed jars in a cool, dark place. Refrigerate any unsealed jars and use within 3 weeks.
Notes
Use a candy thermometer to ensure the mixture reaches 220°F for proper gel. Do not double the batch—make in separate batches for consistent results. Let jam sit 24 hours before testing consistency.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Preserves
- Method: Water Bath Canning
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: christmas jam, cranberry jam, strawberry jam, holiday preserves, edible gifts