Best 5 Homemade Christmas Jam Recipes
The festive season is almost here, and what better way to celebrate than with a batch of homemade Christmas jam? Whether you're looking for a traditional recipe or something a little more unique, there's sure to be a jam recipe out there that's perfect for you. From classic strawberry jam to more exotic flavors like fig or quince, the possibilities are endless. So gather your ingredients, grab your preserving jars, and let's get started on creating some delicious homemade Christmas jam that you can enjoy all season long.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
HOMEMADE CHRISTMAS JAM
A few years ago, I hit upon the idea of presenting family and friends with baskets of homemade jam as gifts. With cherries, cinnamon and cloves, this smells and tastes like Christmas! -Marilyn Reineman, Stockton, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 45m
Yield 12 half-pints.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, combine cherries, pineapple and raspberries. Stir in the sugar, juices, cinnamon, cloves and butter. Bring to a full rolling boil over high heat, stirring constantly. Stir in pectin. Continue to boil 1 minute, stirring constantly. , Remove from heat; skim off foam. Ladle hot mixture into 12 hot sterilized half-pint jars, leaving 1/4-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles and adjust headspace, if necessary, by adding hot mixture. Wipe rims. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight. , Place jars into canner with simmering water, ensuring that they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil; process for 5 minutes. Remove jars and cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 85 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 0 sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
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.
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
HOMEMADE CHRISTMAS PLUM JAM
This is very simple and old recipe. We usually use a kind of plums that grows in area of south Austria, Hungary, Slovenia and Northern Croatia and we call this plum "bistrica". It is small; the surface is like foggy, and inside is dark yellow and red/brown around stone. It is very sweet so you don't need too much sugar. It is kind of wild plum so we don't use any chemistry to prevent diseases. It is very healthy fruit. I named the jam Christmas because we usually start to eat it around Christmas. The ingredients also contribute to the name.
Provided by nitko
Categories Fruit
Time 6h5m
Yield 4 300g jars, 20 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Wash the plums thoroughly. Break them in halves and remove stone. Put them in a pot and add sugar, cinnamon and cloves. Stir well and let it stay 5-6 hours.
- After that, put them onto strong fire and boil 4-6 minutes stirring well all the time to prevent burning.
- In the meantime, put glass jars into an oven and heat them to 100°C.
- When cooking is done put the jam into glass jars and close. Leave at least 1 cm space between cover and jam. Keep it in dark and cool place up to 8 months.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 158.9, Fat 0.1, Sodium 0.2, Carbohydrate 40.8, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 39.9, Protein 0.4
CHRISTMAS JAM (PECTIN VERSION)
posted by request - I haven't tried this one yet. Adapted from Taste of Home magazine. NOTE: This recipe assumes knowledge of proper hot water bath canning techniques. Makes approximately 14 half pints.
Provided by HeatherFeather
Categories Strawberry
Time 50m
Yield 14 half pint jars
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Using a food processor, grind up the berries until smooth.
- Place in a large stockpot with sugar and pectin and stir to coat.
- Bring to a full, rolling boil and keep it boiling for 1 minute (use a timer) stirring the entire time.
- Remove from heat immediately and let cool 5 minutes (use the timer again).
- Skim off any foam that has risen to the top.
- Pour into clean, hot, sterilized canning jars, leaving 1/4" space at the top of each jar.
- Put on caps and process 15 minutes in a hot water canning bath.
- Remove from canning bath with sterile canning tongs and let cool upside down overnight, making sure each jar has properly sealed.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 671.6, Fat 0.3, Sodium 3.2, Carbohydrate 173, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 167.3, Protein 0.7
Tips:
- Select ripe and fresh fruits: The quality of your jam will depend on the quality of your fruits. Choose fruits that are at their peak of ripeness and free from blemishes.
- Use a variety of fruits: Don't be afraid to mix and match different fruits to create unique and flavorful jams. For example, you could try a combination of strawberries, raspberries, and blackberries.
- Add some spices: A little bit of spice can go a long way in enhancing the flavor of your jam. Try adding a pinch of cinnamon, nutmeg, or ginger to your next batch.
- Don't overcook the jam: Overcooked jam will be thick and gummy. Cook the jam until it reaches the desired consistency, but be careful not to overcook it.
- Can the jam properly: If you want to store your jam for a long period of time, it's important to can it properly. Follow the instructions in the recipe carefully to ensure that the jam is properly sealed and stored.
Conclusion:
Homemade Christmas jam is a delicious and festive way to enjoy the holiday season. With so many different recipes to choose from, you're sure to find one that you'll love. So get creative and experiment with different flavors and combinations to create your own unique Christmas jam.
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