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Spiced Strawberry Cranberry Christmas Jam

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Make this festive strawberry and cranberry jam spiced with cinnamon. This recipe is safe for water-bath canning and yields several half-pint jars, perfect for holiday gifts or breakfast spreads.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups fresh or frozen strawberries, halved or quartered
  • 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
  • 4 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

Instructions

  1. Prepare your canning equipment: sterilize half-pint jars, lids, and bands. Keep jars hot in a water bath canner.
  2. In a large, non-reactive pot, combine strawberries, cranberries, and water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring often.
  3. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes, until cranberries begin to pop. Stir frequently to prevent scorching.
  4. Add the granulated sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, and cloves to the fruit mixture. Stir until the sugar dissolves completely.
  5. Bring the mixture back to a rolling boil that cannot be stirred down. Boil hard, stirring constantly, until the jam reaches 220 degrees Fahrenheit on a candy thermometer, or until it sheets from a spoon. This usually takes about 15 to 20 minutes after reaching a full boil.
  6. Remove the pot from the heat. Skim off any foam from the surface using a metal spoon.
  7. Ladle the hot jam into the hot, sterilized jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace.
  8. Wipe the rims clean with a damp cloth. Center the lids and screw on the bands until fingertip tight.
  9. Process the jars in a boiling water bath canner for 10 minutes, adjusting for altitude if necessary.
  10. Carefully remove the jars and place them on a towel-lined counter to cool completely, undisturbed, for 12 to 24 hours. Check the seals. Store sealed jars in a cool, dark place.

Notes

  • For best results when canning Christmas jam, use high-quality, firm fruit.
  • If you plan to use this as a homemade gift jam, decorate the jars with festive ribbon or tags before gifting.
  • This holiday jam is excellent served with cream cheese on crackers or alongside breakfast meats.

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