Christmas Jam 🎄🍊🍓
Sweet, tangy, festive—and totally addictive! No wonder your coworkers keep asking for more! This jam is bright with cranberries and orange, perfect for toast, biscuits, or gifting in cute jars.
Ingredients:
12 oz (340g) fresh or frozen cranberries
1 large orange — zest and juice
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup water
Optional add-ins:
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground cloves
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Combine the Ingredients
In a medium saucepan, add:
Cranberries
Orange zest
Orange juice
Water
Sugar
Bring everything to a gentle boil over medium heat.
- Cook the Jam
Stir occasionally as the cranberries begin to pop.
Reduce the heat and simmer for 10–15 minutes, until the mixture thickens.
If you want it smoother, mash lightly with a fork or a potato masher.
Add cinnamon, cloves, or vanilla if you like a warm holiday flavor.
- Cool and Jar
Remove the jam from heat and let it cool for about 10 minutes.
Transfer to clean jars and let cool completely before sealing.
- Chill
Refrigerate for at least 2–3 hours to set.
It thickens beautifully as it chills!
Serving Suggestions:
✨ Spread on toast, biscuits, scones
✨ Spoon over yogurt or oatmeal
✨ Serve with cream cheese and crackers
✨ Use as a filling for cookies or pastries
✨ Wrap jars with ribbon for the cutest homemade gift