ALICE'S CHRISTMAS JAM
This lovely jam does take a bit of time, but it's very easy to make. The hardest part is smashing the berries. We love the sweetness of the jam from the strawberries, but then it's slightly tart from the cranberries. The cranberry flavor is very subtle in the jam. You can give this jam as holiday/hostess gifts, use it on a PB&J...
Provided by Alice C
Categories Jams & Jellies
Time 55m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- 1. Place all the berries in a very large pot with the sugar.
- 2. Cook long enough for the cranberries to break.
- 3. I use a potato masher at this point and mush up all the fruit as the frozen strawberry pieces can be quite large. There will be a lot of foam, most of it will settle down but if there is a lot, I start skimming it off just before adding the pectin.
- 4. Add the pectin.
- 5. Bring it to a full rolling boil and stir continuously for 2 minutes.
- 6. Skim off any foam that has come to the top.
- 7. Remove from heat and let cool 5 minutes.
- 8. Pour into clean, sterilized jars, leaving 1/4" at the top of each jar.
- 9. Put on caps and process for 15 minutes in a hot water bath.
- 10. Let cool upside down overnight, making sure each jar is closed securely.
- 11. Note: If you do not have a pot large enough to hold all the berries (the pot needs lots of space when those berries start bubbling), halve the recipe and use 2 pouches liquid pectin.
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Hailey Rodriguez
[email protected]I'm giving this recipe 3 stars. It's a solid jam recipe, but it's not the best I've ever had.
David Jackson
[email protected]Overall, I thought this jam was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it didn't wow me either.
Cindy Mavraganis
[email protected]The recipe was easy to follow, but the jam took a lot longer to cook than the recipe said.
Sean Kelly
[email protected]This jam is way too sweet for my taste. I'll have to cut the sugar next time.
Mano Bili
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my jam didn't turn out as thick as I expected. Not sure what went wrong.
Wendy Glass
[email protected]This jam is delicious! I love the combination of citrus and spices. It's perfect for spreading on toast or using as a filling for pies and pastries.
Thomas Parsons
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of jam, but this one is a real winner. It's not too sweet, and the fruit flavor really shines through.
LAL ZAMAN
[email protected]This jam is a bit more work than some other recipes, but it's worth it for the amazing flavor. I especially love the addition of the spices, which give it a warm and festive taste.
Patricia Ledford
[email protected]I've been making Alice's Christmas Jam for years, and it's always a favorite at our holiday gatherings. It's so delicious on toast, scones, or even just by itself.
Joshua Esparza
[email protected]This jam is the perfect balance of sweet and tart, with a lovely citrusy flavor. I love how easy it is to make, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
Mark Wahl
[email protected]Alice's Christmas Jam is an absolute delight! Perfectly spiced, bursting with fruity flavors, and with a beautiful red color that makes it look as festive as it tastes. I've tried many jam recipes over the years, but this one truly stands out.