Christmas Jam Recipe
This Christmas Jam is a festive and delicious spread made with tart cranberries, sweet strawberries, and warming spices. Easy to prepare in a slow cooker, this jam is the perfect holiday treat for your breakfasts or brunches, and it also makes a wonderful homemade gift. Enjoy the flavors of Christmas in every bite!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 5 minutes
- Yield: 20 servings
- Category: Jam/Spread
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Holiday
Ingredients
24 oz. fresh cranberries (about 6 cups)
16 oz. fresh strawberries
1½ tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. ground nutmeg
½ tsp. ground cloves
¼ tsp. ground ginger
2 cups brown sugar
Instructions
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Add Ingredients to Slow Cooker: Place cranberries, strawberries, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, ginger, and brown sugar into the slow cooker. Stir to combine.
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Cook: Cover and cook on HIGH for 4 hours without opening the lid during the cooking time.
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Blend: After cooking, transfer the contents to a blender and pulse until the jam reaches a smooth consistency. Use an immersion blender for a smoother blend.
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Cool: Let the jam cool to room temperature before storing. It will thicken as it cools.
Notes
Fruit Variations: Add blueberries, raspberries, or other berries to customize the flavor.
Spicy Kick: For heat, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or chili flakes.
Citrus Twist: Add orange zest or a splash of orange juice for extra zest.
Chunky Version: Pulse less if you prefer a chunkier jam.
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