Amazing Spiced Cranberry Strawberry Jam: 1 Secret for Perfect Holiday Joy
This festive jam combines the tartness of cranberries with the sweetness of strawberries, infused with warm spices like cinnamon and cloves. It is perfect for holiday breakfasts or as a homemade gift.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 half-pint jars
- Category: Preserves
- Method: Canning
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces fresh or frozen cranberries
- 2 pounds fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Combine cranberries, strawberries, sugar, and water in a large, heavy-bottomed pot.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly until the sugar dissolves.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the fruit softens and the mixture thickens.
- Stir in cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg. Continue to cook for another 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice.
- Ladle the hot jam into sterilized jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace.
- Process in a boiling water canner for 10 minutes.
- Remove jars and let cool completely on a wire rack. Check seals after 24 hours.
Notes
- For a smoother jam, you can mash the fruit slightly with a potato masher during cooking.
- This jam makes a wonderful gift for friends and family during the holiday season.
- Store unopened jars in a cool, dark place for up to one year. Once opened, refrigerate and consume within 3 weeks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg