Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with our delightful Christmas Jam for Canning, a perfect blend of sweet strawberries and tart cranberries. This vibrant jam not only serves as an excellent spread for your holiday biscuits but also makes charming homemade gifts for loved ones. Easy to prepare, this seasonal favorite will elevate your winter canning endeavors. Capture the essence of Christmas in every jar with its rich, fruity flavor that pairs beautifully with breakfast treats or savory dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 40 ounces frozen unsweetened strawberries, crushed
- 1 pound fresh cranberries
- 2 tablespoons orange zest
- ¼ cup bottled lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- 5 pounds granulated sugar
- 2 pouches liquid fruit pectin
Instructions
- Prepare jars by washing them in hot soapy water, rinsing thoroughly, and keeping them warm.
- In a large saucepan, combine crushed strawberries, cranberries, lemon juice, orange zest, cinnamon, and cloves.
- Stir in sugar and pectin all at once; bring to a full rolling boil while stirring constantly for one minute.
- Skim off foam from the mixture and ladle the hot jam into prepared jars, leaving ¼ inch headspace.
- Process jars in a water bath canner for 10 minutes, adjusting time if necessary based on altitude.
- Cool jars undisturbed for 12-24 hours before checking seals and storing.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Canning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 15g
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg