Christmas jam
A dazzling red jam perfect for the holidays. The fruit flavors sing together while the gentle warm spices give a nod to the flavorful Christmas season.
Ingredients
- 4 cups strawberries crushed
- 3 cups cranberries fresh or frozen
- 1-2 oranges zested and juiced
- 1 box pectin
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp cloves
- 4 cups sugar
- 1/4 tsp butter optional
Instructions
- Stir strawberries, cranberries, orange zest and juice together in a large pot. Add pectin, cinnamon and cloves and stir until combined. Bring to a rolling boil (a boil that doesn't stir down) while stirring constantly.
- Stir in sugar. Add butter to reduce foaming, if so desired. Bring mixture back to a full rolling boil. Boil for 4 minutes.
- Remove from heat. Using a narrow mouth funnel, ladle or pour jam into pint sized jars.To seal the jars, immediatly wipe off the jar's lip, top with a lid and secure with a ring. Using potholders, or a dry towel, invert hot jar and it will seal while cooling. Once cooled remove the ring, clean the jar and it's ready for storage on the shelf.If you are not sealing the jars, store the jam in the refrigerator.Makes about 3 1/2 pints.