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Christmas Jam

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A festive strawberry-cranberry jam spiced with cinnamon, perfect for holiday gifts or breakfast boards.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups fresh or frozen strawberries, hulled and halved
  • 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 4 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup powdered fruit pectin

Instructions

  1. Prepare your water bath canner, jars, lids, and bands.
  2. In a large, heavy-bottomed pot, combine strawberries, cranberries, water, lemon juice, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
  3. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally.
  4. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes, mashing berries with a potato masher as desired.
  5. Stir in the granulated sugar until dissolved.
  6. In a small bowl, whisk the fruit pectin with 1/4 cup of the hot berry mixture until smooth.
  7. Add the pectin mixture back to the pot and bring to a rolling boil, stirring constantly.
  8. Boil hard for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  9. Remove from heat. Skim off any foam.
  10. Ladle the hot jam into prepared jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace.
  11. Wipe rims and screw on lids and bands.
  12. Process in a water bath canner for 10 minutes (adjust for altitude if necessary).
  13. Remove jars and let cool completely on a towel-lined counter.
  14. Check seals. Store sealed jars in a cool, dark place.

Notes

  • For a smoother jam, process the cooked berries in a food processor or blender before adding sugar and pectin.
  • This jam makes a wonderful edible present for friends and family.
  • Ensure your canning equipment is clean and sterilized to prevent spoilage.

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