Description
Christmas Jam is a delightful blend of fresh cranberries, sweet apples, and warm spices, capturing the essence of the holiday season in every bite. This vibrant, sweet-and-tart spread is perfect for topping your favorite toast, enhancing desserts, or gifting to loved ones. With its beautiful colors and inviting aroma, this Christmas Jam will quickly become a cherished tradition in your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup chopped apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1/2 cup water
Instructions
- Rinse cranberries and discard any mushy ones. Chop apples into small pieces.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine cranberries, apples, sugar, orange zest, cinnamon stick, and water. Stir well.
- Bring to a gentle boil; then reduce heat and let simmer for about 20-25 minutes until cranberries burst and the mixture thickens.
- Mash the mixture slightly using a potato masher for desired consistency.
- Cool for 10 minutes before transferring to sterilized jars and sealing tightly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons (30g)
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg