Best 12 Homemade Cranberry Jam Recipes

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Dive into the world of homemade cranberry jam, where the tartness of cranberries meets the sweetness of sugar, creating a delectable treat that is both classic and comforting. With its vibrant red color and tangy flavor, cranberry jam is a staple in many households, enjoyed on toast, scones, and even as a filling for pies and tarts. Join us on this culinary journey as we explore the art of making homemade cranberry jam, providing you with step-by-step instructions, ingredient variations, and tips to achieve jam perfection.

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SPICED CRANBERRY JAM



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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

1 (12 ounce) bag fresh cranberries
¾ cup white sugar
½ cup turbinado sugar
¼ cup water
1 orange, zested
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
¼ teaspoon ground allspice
1 dash ground black pepper

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

SMALL BATCH CRANBERRY JAM



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Easy homemade cranberry jam recipe that can be ready in less than 15 minutes. Just a few ingredients necessary! This sweet and tart jam cooks quickly and is delicious spread on toast or biscuits, added to a cheese board, or spooned over creamy desserts.

Provided by Joanie Zisk

Categories     Breakfast/Snack     Sauce

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup fresh cranberries
3 tablespoons sugar
¼ cup water
4 tablespoons orange juice
¼ teaspoon orange zest
⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Place all of the ingredients in a 1-quart saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar.
  • Reduce heat to a simmer; stirring occasionally, continue cooking until the cranberries are tender and pop open, about 10 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and cool before transferring to a jar or bowl.
  • Enjoy when cool.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 36 kcal, Carbohydrate 9 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 1 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 8 g

HOMEMADE CRANBERRY JAM



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This simple cranberry jam is made with only 4 ingredients and makes a perfect addition to many breakfast dishes.

Provided by Lyuba Brooke

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 lb fresh cranberries
1 cup white granulated sugar
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 large apple (peeled, cored, diced)

Steps:

  • Place all ingredients in a medium saucepan, mix, and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
  • Reduce heat to low, cover with a lid, and gently simmer, stirring frequently, for 45-60 minutes. Keep covered while simmering, leaving only a little crack for the steam to escape. Make sure it simmers gently. Stir from time to time.
  • Transfer into a blender and puree until smooth.
  • Let cool completely and transfer to a medium jar. Once completely cooled, close with a lid tight and refrigerate.
  • Without canning process, this jam will last about 6 weeks in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 135 kcal, Carbohydrate 35 g, Sodium 1 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 29 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CRANBERRY JAM



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An easy Cranberry Jam recipe

Categories     Fruit Juice     Breakfast     Dessert     Thanksgiving     Quick & Easy     Cranberry     Fall     Vegan     Gourmet     Fat Free     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes about 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (12-oz) bag fresh or frozen cranberries (not thawed; 3 1/2 cups)
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
1 cup water

Steps:

  • Bring all ingredients to a boil in a 2-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 20 minutes (jam will continue to thicken as it cools).
  • Force jam through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl, discarding skins and seeds. Cool, stirring occasionally.

EASY HOMEMADE CRANBERRY JAM



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Provided by Marina Rizhkov

Categories     American

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Bring 1 cup of water and 1 cup sugar to a boil in a medium size pot. Add 4 cups of cranberries, bring it all to a boil once again. Squeeze juice out of 1 lemon (make sure no seeds fall out), cook for 7 minutes. The cranberries will be popping, most should be popped. Done. Put in jars to enjoy.

IN A CRANBERRY JAM



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Provided by Alton Brown

Time 35m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 cups "Good Eats" Cranberry Sauce, recipe follows
4 ounces ginger ale
1 cup sugar

Steps:

  • Combine all the ingredients into a small, non-reactive saucepan.
  • Bring to a simmer and reduce by two-thirds or until the mixture has thickened to the consistency of a loose jam. Remember to keep the heat low to prevent the jam from burning.

CRANBERRY JAM



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Relish the idea of handing out homemade jam for the holidays? Give this Cranberry Jam recipe a try. Our Cranberry Jam is perfect for the cranberry lovers on your list.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 3h15m

Yield 32 servings, 1 Tbsp. each

Number Of Ingredients 5

1-1/2 cups cranberries
1/2 cup water
1 pkg. (3 oz.) JELL-O Strawberry Flavor Gelatin
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup orange juice

Steps:

  • Bring cranberries and water to boil in small saucepan on medium-high heat; simmer on medium-low heat 3 min. or until cranberries begin to pop. Remove from heat.
  • Add dry gelatin mix; stir 2 min. until completely dissolved. Add in sugar; stir until dissolved. Refrigerate 1 hour.
  • Stir in orange juice. Spoon into containers; cover with lids. Refrigerate 3 hours or until firm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 20, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 10 mg, Carbohydrate 5 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 4 g, Protein 0 g

HIGHBUSH CRANBERRY JAM



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Although not true cranberries, highbush cranberries also have tart red fruits that can be used in cooking. This is a lovely spread with mouthwatering tangy flavor.-Evelyn Gebhardt, Kasilof, Alaska

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 3-4 half-pints.

Number Of Ingredients 8

7-1/2 cups highbush cranberries
3/4 cup water
2 cups sugar
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
2 tablespoons orange juice
3/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • In a large covered kettle, simmer cranberries and water for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally. Press berries through a strainer; discard skins. Strain mixture through a double layer of cheesecloth (juice will drip through; discard or set aside for another use). Measure 6 cups of the pulp that remains in the cheesecloth and place in the kettle. Add remaining ingredients. Simmer, uncovered, for 30-40 minutes, stirring frequently. Pour into freezer containers. Cool. Refrigerate or freeze.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein.

SPARKLING HOLIDAY JAM



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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

2 ½ quarts strawberries, coarsely chopped
1 (12 ounce) package fresh or frozen cranberries, coarsely chopped
2 (2 ounce) packages powdered fruit pectin
1 teaspoon margarine
5 pounds white sugar

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

HOLIDAY CRANBERRY JAM



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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

2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
1 medium orange, peeled and broken into sections
1 carton (16 ounces) frozen sliced strawberries, thawed
3 cups sugar
1 pouch (3 ounces) liquid fruit pectin

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 :

CRANBERRY ONION JAM



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Provided by Amanda Hesser

Categories     dips and spreads

Time 40m

Yield 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 pounds sweet onions, peeled and sliced as thinly as possible
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/3 cup sugar
2 cups fresh cranberries
Sea salt and ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat a large sauté pan over medium-high heat, and add oil. Spread onions evenly in pan, and cook without stirring for 5 minutes.
  • Stir the onions, and cook until they are deep brown in color, about 20 minutes. Stir once or twice to brown onions evenly; do not allow to burn.
  • Add vinegar, sugar and cranberries to pan; mix well. Reduce heat to low, and simmer until cranberries have wilted, 8 to 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Allow to cool before serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 153, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 28 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 498 milligrams, Sugar 20 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CERTO® CRANBERRY JAM



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Fresh cranberries, sugar and fruit pectin are cooked briefly, then processed in a canner for scrumptious homemade jam.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 45m

Yield Makes about 10 (1-cup) jars or 160 servings, 1 Tbsp. each.

Number Of Ingredients 5

7-1/2 cups prepared fruit (buy 2 lb. fully ripe cranberries)
4 cups water
5-1/2 cups sugar, measured into separate bowl
1/2 tsp. butter or margarine
1 pouch CERTO Fruit Pectin

Steps:

  • Bring boiling-water canner, half full with water, to simmer. Wash jars and screw bands in hot soapy water; rinse with warm water. Pour boiling water over flat lids in saucepan off the heat. Let stand in hot water until ready to use. Drain jars well before filling.
  • Place cranberries and water in large saucepan. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 10 min. Press through a sieve, if desired. Measure exactly 7-1/2 cups prepared fruit into 6- or 8-qt. saucepot.
  • Stir sugar into prepared fruit in saucepot. Add butter to reduce foaming. Bring mixture to full rolling boil (a boil that doesn't stop bubbling when stirred) on high heat, stirring constantly. Stir in pectin. Return to full rolling boil and boil exactly 1 min., stirring constantly. Skim off any foam with metal spoon.
  • Ladle quickly into prepared jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of tops. Wipe jar rims and threads. Cover with two-piece lids. Screw bands tightly. Place jars on elevated rack in canner. Lower rack into canner. (Water must cover jars by 1 to 2 inches. Add boiling water, if necessary.) Cover; bring water to gentle boil. Process 10 min. Remove jars and place upright on a towel to cool completely. After jars cool, check seals by pressing middles of lids with finger. (If lids spring back, lids are not sealed and refrigeration is necessary.)

Nutrition Facts : Calories 30, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 0 mg, Carbohydrate 8 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 7 g, Protein 0 g

Tips:

  • Select ripe and firm cranberries: Choose cranberries that are plump, firm, and have a deep red color. Avoid any cranberries that are bruised or soft.
  • Use a heavy-bottomed pot: A heavy-bottomed pot will help to distribute the heat evenly and prevent the jam from scorching.
  • Stir the jam frequently: Stirring the jam frequently will help to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pot and burning.
  • Test the jam for doneness: The jam is done when it reaches a temperature of 220°F (104°C) or when a small amount of jam placed on a cold plate wrinkles when you push your finger through it.
  • Store the jam properly: Cranberry jam can be stored in a cool, dark place for up to a year. Once opened, the jam should be stored in the refrigerator for up to two months.

Conclusion:

Homemade cranberry jam is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be enjoyed on toast, scones, muffins, and other baked goods. It can also be used as a glaze for roasted chicken or pork, or as an ingredient in sauces and compotes. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make your own delicious cranberry jam at home. So next time you're looking for a sweet and tart treat, give this homemade cranberry jam recipe a try!

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