HOMEMADE CHRISTMAS JAM

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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

3 packages (12 ounces each) frozen pitted dark sweet cherries, thawed and coarsely chopped
2 cans (8 ounces each) unsweetened crushed pineapple, drained
1 package (12 ounces) frozen unsweetened raspberries, thawed
9 cups sugar
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon butter
2 pouches (3 ounces each) liquid fruit pectin

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.

Nur Alom8090
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This is the perfect jam to make for Christmas gifts. It's delicious, festive, and easy to make.


MD Asifkhan
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I love the flavor of this jam, but it's a little too runny for my liking. I think I'll try cooking it for a little longer next time.


Dipok Vai001
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This jam is a little too tart for my taste. I think I'll try adding some more sugar next time.


Ranjan Raj Bhattarai
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my jam didn't thicken up. I followed the recipe exactly.


Y O U 3
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I made this jam in my slow cooker and it turned out perfectly. It's so easy and convenient.


Morris May
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I had some trouble finding fresh cranberries, so I used frozen cranberries instead. The jam still turned out great.


Colin Staples
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This jam is a little too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.


Farzeen Saqibjalil
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I followed the recipe exactly and the jam turned out perfectly. It's so thick and flavorful. I can't wait to use it on my holiday cookies.


Marma Thuisapru
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This is the best homemade jam I've ever tasted. It's so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love that it's made with all-natural ingredients.


Aitshal Khan
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I've never been a big fan of cranberry sauce, but this jam has changed my mind. It's so delicious and versatile. I've used it on toast, scones, and even pancakes. It's also great as a glaze for roasted chicken or pork.


Malik Abubakar
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I made this jam for Christmas gifts and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The jam is so flavorful and festive. It's the perfect addition to any holiday breakfast or brunch.


ashi kutty
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This jam is absolutely divine! The flavors of the oranges, cranberries, and spices blend together perfectly. I love the slight bitterness of the oranges, which balances out the sweetness of the cranberries. And the spices add just the right amount of