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Homemade Christmas Jam

A delightful mix of cranberries, strawberries, and raspberries, this colorful jam is perfect for the festive season and makes a wonderful gift.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 jars
Course: Condiment, Dessert
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Fruits
  • 2 cups cranberries Fresh or frozen, thawed before use.
  • 2 cups strawberries Hulled and chopped.
  • 2 cups raspberries Fresh or frozen, thawed before use.
Flavor Enhancers
  • Zest of 1 orange orange zest
  • Zest of 1 lemon lemon zest
  • 1 cup sugar Can be substituted with honey or maple syrup for a healthier version.
  • 1/4 cup water
Spices
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground clove

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a saucepan, combine cranberries, strawberries, raspberries, sugar, water, and spices.
  2. Cook over medium heat until the mixture starts to simmer.
Cooking
  1. Reduce heat and let it cook for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally until the fruit breaks down and the mixture thickens.
  2. Remove from heat and stir in the citrus zest.
  3. Pour hot jam into sterilized jars and seal.
  4. Let it cool, then refrigerate or gift as desired.

Notes

Serve in small jars for a lovely presentation. This jam can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks or frozen for up to 6 months.