Best 9 So Easy Cranberry Jam Spread Recipes

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Homemade cranberry jam spread is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be used to enhance the flavors of a variety of dishes. Whether you're looking to add a tart sweetness to your morning toast, create a glaze for roasted meats, or simply enjoy a tasty snack, cranberry jam spread is a great option. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can easily make your own cranberry jam spread at home.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

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

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.

CRANBERRY JAM



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It is so easy to make cranberry jam - it's done in ten minutes! Plus, this homemade jam is sweet and tart and wonderful on bread, as a filling for sandwich cookies, and in cakes and cupcakes.

Provided by Stefani

Categories     Condiments

Time 12m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pound frozen or fresh cranberries
1 2/3 cups sugar (if you prefer a sweeter jam, you can add more sugar)
1/2 teaspoon butter
1 teaspoon orange zest (optional)
3 tablespoons liquid fruit pectin (be sure to use the liquid kind and not the powdered kind)

Steps:

  • Crush the cranberries in a food processor until you have cranberry mush (if they are frozen, it will be more like cranberry powder).
  • Bring the cranberries, sugar, and butter to a full rolling boil in a medium-sized heavy-bottom saucepan on high heat, stirring periodically.
  • Quickly stir in the liquid fruit pectin.
  • Boil for one more minute.
  • Remove from heat, store in a bowl, Tupperware, glass jar, or whatever you'd like in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 95 kcal, Carbohydrate 24 g, Sodium 1 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 21 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SO EASY CRANBERRY JAM SPREAD



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Anyone can make this, it's so simple! Give this away as gifts for the holidays. The jam will keep up to 5 days covered tightly in the refrigerator. 1 cup sugar will produce a more tart jam, increase the sugar slighty for a sweeter taste.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Berries

Time 25m

Yield 2 cups (approx)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (12 ounce) bag cranberries (fresh or frozen, if using frozen do not thaw)
1 cup sugar (you can use a bit more)
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
1 cup water
1 teaspoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Bring all ingredients to a boil in a 2-3 quart saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
  • Reduce the heat and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally until slightly thickened, about 20 minutes, (the jam will continue to thicken as it cools).
  • Using a fine-mesh sieve, force the jam through and then discard the skins and seeds.
  • Cool in a bowl stirring occasionally.
  • Store covered in the fridge.

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 SPREAD



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I think the orange-cranberry combination is the key to this tongue-tingling cream cheese spread. Serve it with your favorite crackers and watch it disappear!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 15m

Yield 1-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons orange juice concentrate
1 tablespoon sugar
4 teaspoons grated orange zest
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup finely chopped dried cranberries
1/4 cup finely chopped pecans
Assorted crackers

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, orange juice concentrate, sugar, zest and cinnamon until blended. Fold in cranberries and pecans. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts :

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

CRANBERRY JAM



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Categories     Condiment/Spread     Sauce     Fruit Juice     Cranberry     Orange     Winter     Gourmet

Yield Makes about 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 vanilla bean, halved lengthwise
1 (12-oz) bag fresh or unthawed frozen cranberries (3 1/2 cups)
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
1/2 cup water
Special Equipment
a food mill fitted with fine disk

Steps:

  • Scrape vanilla seeds from pod into a 2-quart heavy saucepan. Add pod and remaining ingredients and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until thick, about 20 minutes (jam will continue to thicken as it cools).
  • Purée jam in food mill set over a bowl, discarding skins and pod. Cool, stirring occasionally.

CRANBERRY JAM BARS



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Cranberries are one of only three fruits native to North America, so what could be better to help celebrate an authentic Thanksgiving? The dough and jam can be made 3 days ahead and chilled separately. Great for Christmas, too.

Provided by RuthE

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Cranberry Dessert Recipes

Time 2h45m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (12 ounce) package fresh or frozen cranberries (not thawed if frozen)
⅔ cup white sugar
½ cup water
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup rolled oats (not quick-cooking)
⅔ cup chopped pecans or walnuts
¾ cup packed light brown sugar
¾ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon nutmeg
½ cup unsalted butter at room temperature - cut into 1-tablespoon chunks

Steps:

  • Bring cranberries, sugar, and water to a boil in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring frequently. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring and mashing cranberries, until mixture is very thick, about 15 minutes. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line bottom and sides of an 8-inch square baking pan with foil and spray with cooking spray.
  • Pulse flour, rolled oats, pecans, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a food processor 3 times to mix. Add butter and pulse until mixture begins to clump. Firmly press half of dough evenly in bottom of prepared pan. Spread with jam, then sprinkle on remaining dough and gently press into an even layer.
  • Bake until golden brown, 45 to 50 minutes. Cool completely in pan on a rack. Lift foil to remove pastry from pan and cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200.9 calories, Carbohydrate 30.4 g, Cholesterol 13.6 mg, Fat 8.5 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 89.2 mg, Sugar 17.3 g

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, firm cranberries. Avoid cranberries that are soft or bruised.
  • Wash the cranberries thoroughly before using.
  • Use a heavy-bottomed pot to make the jam. This will help prevent the jam from burning.
  • Stir the jam constantly while it is cooking. This will help prevent the jam from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
  • Test the jam for doneness by dropping a small amount onto 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.
  • Store the jam in a cool, dark place.

Conclusion:

Cranberry jam is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be enjoyed on toast, bagels, muffins, or even ice cream. It is also a great way to use up leftover cranberries. 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 have some cranberries on hand, give this recipe a try!

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