As the holiday season approaches, many families look forward to the taste of homemade cranberry jelly. This classic side dish adds a bright and tangy flavor to any holiday meal. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, creating the perfect cranberry jelly can be a challenge. With so many recipes available, it can be difficult to know where to start. This article will guide you through the process of making delicious holiday cranberry jelly. We'll provide tips on selecting the best cranberries, preparing the jelly, and achieving the perfect consistency. Along the way, we'll explore different flavor variations and serving suggestions to make your cranberry jelly a hit at your next holiday gathering.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
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 :
HOLIDAY CRANBERRY JELLY
Spread some holiday cheer with this rosy pink cranberry jelly. -Nancy Davis, Tualatin, Oregon
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 35m
Yield 8 half-pints.
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, combine cranberry juice and sugar. Bring to a full rolling boil over high heat, stirring constantly. Stir in pectin. Boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly., Remove from the heat; skim off foam. Carefully ladle hot liquid 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 86 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
HOMEMADE CRANBERRY JELLY
Provided by Marisa McClellan
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Combine the first three above ingredients and simmer until the berries begin to burst. Remove from the heat and taste. If it's too sweet for you, add a bit of lemon juice to increase the tartness. If it's too tart, you can add a bit more sugar and return to the heat in order until the sugar is integrated.
- Once the flavors are adjusted and the fruit has cooled a bit run it through a food mill or press it through a sieve, to remove the skins.
- Pour into clean jars (leaving 1/2 inch head space), wipe rims, apply lids (make sure to simmer your lids at approximately 180 degrees for about ten minutes prior to use) and process in a boiling water canner for fifteen minutes (starting the time when the canner returns to a boil).
- If you can't help but mess around with recipes, try adding some cinnamon, orange zest or a bit of vanilla bean (it's delicious, it just didn't match the food memory I was trying to satisfy). Make it your own!
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
HOLIDAY CRANBERRY JELLO SALAD
This salad is so tasty & bursting with flavor that accents your turkey and dressing...ham, too. We double the recipe to feed our large family (and then you need leftovers, right??) This recipe has been around for 40-50 years and we serve at each holiday. Make it your tradition, too!
Provided by Southern Lady
Categories Gelatin
Time 4h20m
Yield 9-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring water to a boil.
- Add hot water to a med-large tempered bowl along with the orange juice and jello flavoring packets and disssolve thoroughly.
- Chill until syrupy (30-40 mins)in a 9 x 9 or 9 X 13 dish (the only slight difference will be the depth of salad).
- Chop celery finely in Food Processor, remove to a small dish and set aside.
- Peel rind close to the zest.
- Grind rind and cranberries in food processor until chopped ever so thinly (I remember when we chopped all by hand!).
- Add sugar and mix with cranberry mixture. I stir right into food processor for one less dish.
- When jello is syrupy, add cranberry mixture, nuts and finely chopped celery, mixing well in your dish.
- Or you can transfer into a mold.
- Refrigerate until firm (several hours).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 244, Fat 4.5, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 99.3, Carbohydrate 51.3, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 44.6, Protein 2.6
Tips:
- Select the right cranberries: Use fresh, firm, and plump cranberries. Avoid cranberries that are bruised or have soft spots.
- Prepare the cranberries: Rinse the cranberries thoroughly under cold water. Remove any stems or leaves.
- Use a food processor or blender: A food processor or blender makes it easy to puree the cranberries. If you don't have a food processor or blender, you can mash the cranberries with a potato masher.
- Add sugar and water: The amount of sugar and water you add will depend on your desired sweetness and consistency. For a tart jelly, use less sugar. For a sweeter jelly, use more sugar. If you want a thick jelly, use less water. If you want a thinner jelly, use more water.
- Cook the jelly: Bring the cranberry mixture to a boil over medium heat. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until the jelly has thickened. Stir frequently to prevent scorching.
- Test the jelly: To test the jelly, place a small amount on a cold plate. If the jelly wrinkles when you push your finger through it, it is ready. If the jelly is too thin, continue cooking for a few more minutes.
- Store the jelly: Pour the jelly into sterilized jars. Seal the jars tightly and store in a cool, dark place. Cranberry jelly can be stored for up to 1 year.
Conclusion:
Cranberry jelly is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be enjoyed in many different ways. It is a classic Thanksgiving and Christmas side dish, but it can also be used to top pancakes, waffles, or toast. Cranberry jelly is also a great addition to sandwiches, salads, and yogurt parfaits. With its bright red color and tart flavor, cranberry jelly is a surefire way to add a festive touch to any meal.
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