Best 6 Christmas Jam Recipe Cranberry Strawberry Recipes
Christmas is a time for joy, family, and delicious food. One of the most popular Christmas treats is jam, and there are many different recipes to choose from. Some people prefer traditional recipes, while others like to try something new. If you're looking for a unique and festive jam to make this Christmas, look no further than cranberry-strawberry jam. This vibrant and flavorful jam is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. Made with fresh cranberries, strawberries, sugar, and spices, this jam is easy to make and can be stored for up to a year. So whether you're looking for a gift to give or a special treat to enjoy during the holidays, cranberry-strawberry jam is the perfect choice.
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CHRISTMAS JAM
I have a passion for cooking, and I can probably thank my grandmother for it. She was a marvelous cook who could really stretch a food dollar. -Jo Talvacchia, Lanoka Harbor, New Jersey
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 35m
Yield about 14 half-pints.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Grind strawberries and cranberries in a food processor or grinder; place in a Dutch oven. Add sugar. Bring to a full rolling boil; boil for 1 minute. Remove from the heat; stir in pectin and return to a full rolling boil. Boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat. , Cool for 5 minutes; skim off foam. Carefully ladle hot mixture into hot half-pint jars, leaving 1/4-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles; wipe rims and adjust lids. Process for 10 minutes in a boiling-water canner.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 84 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 0 sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
HOLIDAY CRANBERRY JAM
This cranberry jam is one I make at Christmas for family and friends. I especially like serving it for brunch, along with muffins or toast and fruit. -Sandee Berg, Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 30m
Yield 5 half-pints.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a food processor, coarsely process cranberries and orange sections. Place in a Dutch oven with strawberries and sugar. Bring to a full rolling boil over high heat, stirring constantly. Boil for 1 minute. , Remove from the heat and stir in the pectin. Skim off the foam. Carefully ladle into hot half-pint jars, leaving 1/4-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles; wipe rims and adjust lids. Process for 10 minutes in a boiling-water canner.
Nutrition Facts :
SPARKLING HOLIDAY JAM
This Strawberry-Cranberry Jam is delightful. It looks beautiful in a jar with a ribbon in a Christmas basket.
Provided by ARANDYGAIL
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Canning and Preserving Recipes Jams and Jellies Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 96
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Sterilize jars and lids in boiling water for at least 10 minutes. Let simmer while making jam.
- In a large saucepan, combine strawberries, cranberries, pectin, and margarine. Bring to a boil. Stir in sugar, and return to a boil. Cook for 1 minute; remove from heat.
- Quickly fill jars to within 1/2 inch from top. Wipe rims clean, and put on lids. Process in a boiling water bath for 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 98.6 calories, Carbohydrate 25.3 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 0.7 mg, Sugar 24.5 g
SPICED CRANBERRY JAM
I needed to fill some holiday cookies with jam and since raspberries and apricots weren't in season, I opted to use cranberries. This jam is lightly sweetened, fragrant, and has a beautiful color that complemented the cookies perfectly!
Provided by LauraF
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Canning and Preserving Recipes Jams and Jellies Recipes
Time 1h20m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine cranberries, white sugar, turbinado sugar, water, orange zest, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, allspice, and pepper in a large pot over medium heat. Simmer, stirring frequently, until sugar dissolves and cranberries pop, 10 to 12 minutes.
- Blend cranberry jam into desired consistency using an immersion blender.
- Pour jam into a glass pint jar; cool until thickened and set, about 1 hour. Seal jar and refrigerate.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 70.3 calories, Carbohydrate 18.2 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 3.1 mg, Sugar 16.1 g
CRANBERRY STRAWBERRY SAUCE - THANKSGIVING CHRISTMAS
This delightful Cranberry and Strawberry Sauce is perfect for your Thanksgiving Day Table! Such a nice change from the more traditional Cranberry Sauce, this one is sure to please! Who knows? You may find you like this better than the usual, and make this one your holiday FAVORITE! Time does not include refrigeration time.
Provided by Lindas Busy Kitchen
Categories Fruit
Time 22m
Yield 8-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- After thawing cranberries and strawberries, reserve the liquid and add enough water to make 1 cup.
- In a saucepan, combine this liquid with sugar. Cook until dissolved.
- Add cranberries to pan. Bring to a boil and cook, stirring occasionlly, until berries pop and mixture thickens.
- Remove from heat, and stir in strawberries.
- Let cool
- Refrigerate at least 3 hours or overnight to give time for flavors to meld.
CHRISTMAS JAM
This festive jam is being posted for a request. I found it recently in a community type cookbook and I haven't had a chance to try it yet.
Provided by Donna M.
Categories Berries
Time 20m
Yield 6 half pints
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine cranberries and sections of seeded orange in a food processor.
- Pulse until coarsely chopped.
- Add strawberries, zest, cloves and cinnamon.
- Continue processing until finely chopped, but not pureed.
- Stir together fruit mixture, sugar and water in a very large saucepan or dutch oven until well blended.
- Cook for 2 minutes over low heat, stirring constantly.
- Increase heat to high and bring mixture to a full, rolling boil.
- Stir in liquid pectin.
- Stirring constantly, bring to a rolling boil again and boil for one minute.
- Remove from heat and skim off foam.
- Immediately pour into 6 hot, sterilized half-pint jars.
- Carefully wipe clean rims of jars with a damp cloth.
- Place lids on jars and screw on bands just until snug.
- Process in boiling water bath for 10 minutes.
- Remove from water bath and cool away from drafts until jars seal.
Tips:
- To easily remove strawberry stems, use a straw to push the stem through the bottom of the strawberry.
- If you don't have fresh cranberries, you can use frozen cranberries instead. Just be sure to thaw them before using.
- If you want a sweeter jam, add more sugar. If you want a tarter jam, add less sugar.
- To test if the jam is done, place a small dollop of jam on a cold plate. If the jam wrinkles when you push your finger through it, it is done.
- Let the jam cool completely before storing it in the refrigerator.
Conclusion:
This cranberry strawberry jam is a delicious and easy-to-make gift for the holidays. It is also a great way to use up any leftover cranberries or strawberries you may have. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious and festive jam that will be enjoyed by everyone.
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