Best 20 Cranberry Jam Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our curated collection of cranberry jam recipes. From the classic and timeless to the innovative and unique, these recipes cater to every taste and preference. Whether you're a seasoned jam maker or a novice cook, you'll find plenty of inspiration and guidance to create the perfect cranberry jam. Discover the traditional whole berry cranberry jam, where plump and juicy cranberries are simmered with sugar, resulting in a vibrant and tangy spread. For those who prefer a smoother texture, the strained cranberry jam offers a velvety and luscious consistency, while maintaining the vibrant flavor of cranberries. Explore the unique and delectable orange cranberry jam, where the citrusy notes of oranges complement the tartness of cranberries, creating a harmonious balance of flavors. And if you're looking for a healthier alternative, the low-sugar cranberry jam is a delightful option, offering the same tantalizing taste with reduced sugar content.

Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!

CRANBERRY JAM



Cranberry Jam image

An easy Cranberry Jam recipe

Categories     Fruit Juice     Breakfast     Dessert     Thanksgiving     Quick & Easy     Cranberry     Fall     Vegan     Gourmet     Fat Free     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes about 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (12-oz) bag fresh or frozen cranberries (not thawed; 3 1/2 cups)
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
1 cup water

Steps:

  • Bring all ingredients to a boil in a 2-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 20 minutes (jam will continue to thicken as it cools).
  • Force jam through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl, discarding skins and seeds. Cool, stirring occasionally.

HIGHBUSH CRANBERRY JAM



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Although not true cranberries, highbush cranberries also have tart red fruits that can be used in cooking. This is a lovely spread with mouthwatering tangy flavor.-Evelyn Gebhardt, Kasilof, Alaska

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 3-4 half-pints.

Number Of Ingredients 8

7-1/2 cups highbush cranberries
3/4 cup water
2 cups sugar
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
2 tablespoons orange juice
3/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • In a large covered kettle, simmer cranberries and water for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally. Press berries through a strainer; discard skins. Strain mixture through a double layer of cheesecloth (juice will drip through; discard or set aside for another use). Measure 6 cups of the pulp that remains in the cheesecloth and place in the kettle. Add remaining ingredients. Simmer, uncovered, for 30-40 minutes, stirring frequently. Pour into freezer containers. Cool. Refrigerate or freeze.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein.

SPICED CRANBERRY JAM



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I needed to fill some holiday cookies with jam and since raspberries and apricots weren't in season, I opted to use cranberries. This jam is lightly sweetened, fragrant, and has a beautiful color that complemented the cookies perfectly!

Provided by LauraF

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Canning and Preserving Recipes     Jams and Jellies Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (12 ounce) bag fresh cranberries
¾ cup white sugar
½ cup turbinado sugar
¼ cup water
1 orange, zested
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
¼ teaspoon ground allspice
1 dash ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Combine cranberries, white sugar, turbinado sugar, water, orange zest, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, allspice, and pepper in a large pot over medium heat. Simmer, stirring frequently, until sugar dissolves and cranberries pop, 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Blend cranberry jam into desired consistency using an immersion blender.
  • Pour jam into a glass pint jar; cool until thickened and set, about 1 hour. Seal jar and refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70.3 calories, Carbohydrate 18.2 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 3.1 mg, Sugar 16.1 g

CRANBERRY ORANGE JAM



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Provided by Food Network

Time 25m

Yield approx. 1 quart

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 orange
31/2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
2 cups sugar
2 cups water

Steps:

  • Zest the orange, then supreme the sections (remove the fruit from the white pith completely). Place the orange zest and sections into a food processor and process 3-4 seconds, it should remain chunky. Place the cranberry mixture, sugar and water in a saucepan. Cover the saucepan and cook on medium-low, stirring every couple minutes, for 15 minutes. Pour into *sterilized canning jars and seal as directed. Label the jars and tie ribbons around them for gift giving.
  • *Follow the directions on your canning jars for sterilization.

HOLIDAY CRANBERRY JAM



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This cranberry jam is one I make at Christmas for family and friends. I especially like serving it for brunch, along with muffins or toast and fruit. -Sandee Berg, Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 5 half-pints.

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
1 medium orange, peeled and broken into sections
1 carton (16 ounces) frozen sliced strawberries, thawed
3 cups sugar
1 pouch (3 ounces) liquid fruit pectin

Steps:

  • In a food processor, coarsely process cranberries and orange sections. Place in a Dutch oven with strawberries and sugar. Bring to a full rolling boil over high heat, stirring constantly. Boil for 1 minute. , Remove from the heat and stir in the pectin. Skim off the foam. Carefully ladle into hot half-pint jars, leaving 1/4-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles; wipe rims and adjust lids. Process for 10 minutes in a boiling-water canner.

Nutrition Facts :

IN A CRANBERRY JAM



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Provided by Alton Brown

Time 35m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 cups "Good Eats" Cranberry Sauce, recipe follows
4 ounces ginger ale
1 cup sugar

Steps:

  • Combine all the ingredients into a small, non-reactive saucepan.
  • Bring to a simmer and reduce by two-thirds or until the mixture has thickened to the consistency of a loose jam. Remember to keep the heat low to prevent the jam from burning.

BAKED BRIE WITH QUICK CRANBERRY JAM



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Likely to be a hit at any party, this recipe updates the classic brie en croute with a sweet and savory cranberry jam that's simple to put together. The trick here is to trim the dough as you wrap the brie: Too many layers of overlapping dough and the pastry won't cook through. This is an excellent make-ahead appetizer since the puff pastry-wrapped brie can be assembled up to a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator. Brush the exterior with egg wash just before baking, for best results, and serve warm.

Provided by Lidey Heuck

Categories     finger foods, pastries, appetizer

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/2 cup thinly sliced shallots (about 2 shallots)
1 cup whole fresh cranberries or frozen cranberries
1 teaspoon freshly grated orange zest and 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice (from about 1 orange)
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
Pinch of kosher salt
1 sheet puff pastry (about 8 ounces), defrosted and chilled
1 (8-ounce) wheel of brie
1 large egg
Honey, for serving (optional)
Finely chopped pistachios, for serving (optional)
Baguette slices or crackers, for serving

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium-low heat. Add the shallots and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender and lightly caramelized, 4 to 6 minutes.
  • Add the cranberries, orange juice, sugar and salt, then stir and bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is very thick and the liquid in the pan has completely evaporated. Stir in the orange zest and transfer to a small bowl to cool completely. (The jam may be made up to 1 day in advance. Store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to use.)
  • When you are ready to bake the brie, heat the oven to 400 degrees. Working quickly, unfold the sheet of puff pastry on a lightly floured piece of parchment. Using a lightly floured rolling pin, roll it out to an 11-by-11-inch square (the pastry should be about 1/8-inch thick). Place the brie in the center of the pastry. Use a paring knife, and leaving a 3 to 3 1/2-inch border, trim the pastry to form a circle around the brie. Discard the scraps or save them for another use.
  • Spoon the reserved cranberry jam on top of the brie, spreading it into an even layer about 1/4-inch thick. (You might not use all the jam.)
  • In a small bowl, beat the egg with 1 tablespoon water. Brush the pastry border lightly with egg wash, then lift the puff pastry to wrap the brie snugly, one side at a time, trimming the pastry so you don't have too many overlapping layers. Press all sides of the brie firmly, making sure to tightly seal any seams in the pastry with your hands. Transfer the puff-pastry wrapped brie and the parchment to a sheet pan. At this point, if the pastry has warmed up considerably, place the brie in the freezer for 10 minutes to chill slightly before baking. (You can assemble the brie up to this point and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before brushing on the egg wash and baking.)
  • Brush the whole exterior of the pastry generously with egg wash, then bake until the pastry has puffed and is golden brown, 25 to 35 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through.
  • Drizzle the brie with honey and sprinkle with pistachios, if using. Allow to cool for about 15 to 20 minutes before cutting into it, so the cheese has time to firm up slightly. Serve warm with baguette slices or crackers.

CRANBERRY APPLE JAM



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Make and share this Cranberry Apple Jam recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Nadia Melkowits

Categories     Apple

Time 20m

Yield 3 cups, 60 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (16 ounce) bag fresh cranberries
2 apples, peeled, cored and grated (Fuji, Gala and or or Golden Delicious)
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup orange juice
1 teaspoon grated orange zest (lemon)
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • In a medium sized saucepan over medium heat, dissolve the sugar in the orange juice. Stir in the cranberries and the rest of the ingredients cook until the cranberries start to pop (about 15 minutes). Remove from heat and place sauce in a bowl. Cranberry sauce will thicken as it cools.

CRANBERRY ONION JAM



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Provided by Amanda Hesser

Categories     dips and spreads

Time 40m

Yield 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 pounds sweet onions, peeled and sliced as thinly as possible
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/3 cup sugar
2 cups fresh cranberries
Sea salt and ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat a large sauté pan over medium-high heat, and add oil. Spread onions evenly in pan, and cook without stirring for 5 minutes.
  • Stir the onions, and cook until they are deep brown in color, about 20 minutes. Stir once or twice to brown onions evenly; do not allow to burn.
  • Add vinegar, sugar and cranberries to pan; mix well. Reduce heat to low, and simmer until cranberries have wilted, 8 to 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Allow to cool before serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 153, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 28 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 498 milligrams, Sugar 20 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CRANBERRY ORANGE JAM



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Delicious and easy cranberry and orange jam - perfect for the holidays! (cooking time includes canning/processing time as well) Yields 4 Qty. 12 oz. jars

Provided by Miss Kelley

Categories     Fruit

Time 40m

Yield 48 ounces, 24-32 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 (12 ounce) bags fresh cranberries or 2 (12 ounce) bags frozen cranberries, rinsed and sorted
1 -2 teaspoon orange zest (chopped fine)
3 cups sugar
1 cup fresh orange juice (from 2 oranges)
1 cup water

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a large stainless or enamel pot. Slowly bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer, stirring occasionally, until thick, about 20-30 minutes.
  • Mash with a potato masher to break up fruit, leaving some chunks, but not whole berries.
  • Ladle into clean hot jars and seal. Process for 10 minutes at altitudes up to 1000 feet.

CRANBERRY PEAR LEMON JAM



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Combine these three distinctly flavored fruits for a delicious breakfast jam. Its tart tangy flavor also marries well with roasted poultry, rabbit and pork.

Provided by Boise_girl

Categories     Jellies

Time 1h45m

Yield 5 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 large bartlett pears, peeled, cored and diced (about 4 cups)
3 cups cranberries, coarsely chopped (fresh or frozen)
1/2 cup water
2 teaspoons lemon rind, washed and grated
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar

Steps:

  • Combine pears, cranberries, water and lemon rind in a large stainless steel or enamel saucepan.
  • Bring to a boil over high heat, cover,reduce heat and cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Gradually add lemon juice and sugar, stirring until sugar is dissolved.
  • Boil rapidly, uncovered, until mixture will form a gel, about 15 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat.
  • With oven mitts or other protective "gloves", Ladle into sterilized jars and process in boiling water bath (BWB) for 15 minutes. OR keep refrigerated in an air tight container for up to a month.
  • Modified Source: Small Batch Preserving by Ellie Topp & Margaret Howard.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 357.3, Fat 0.3, Sodium 3.4, Carbohydrate 93.5, Fiber 7.9, Sugar 78.8, Protein 0.9

CRANBERRY PEAR AND LEMON JAM



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This is an incredible tasting jam! I only use fresh cranberries so I make it during the November/December months. Great gift idea - people just love this jam and it turns out a brilliant red color. Use this jam on toast, with cheese and crackers, or on a turkey sandwich. Enjoy!

Provided by Lisa Clarice

Categories     Fruit

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 oz. jars, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 cups fresh cranberries (24 oz)
1 cup pomegranate juice
3 cups bartlett pears
2 tablespoons lemon rind
4 tablespoons lemon juice
2 cups sugar
3 teaspoons pectin

Steps:

  • Core, peel, and chop pears into medium size pieces.
  • Heat the cranberries, pears and pomegranate juice in a large pot over medium/high heat to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes. The cranberries will begin to pop and mixture will begin to get thick.
  • Puree mixture right in pot with electric soup mixer or remove mixture from pot and blend in blender. Since this is a jam it shouldn't be too chunky. I like my jams smooth.
  • Combine sugar and pectin in a bowl. Add sugar/pectin mixture to the pot and then add the lemon juice and rind.
  • Simmer another 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Pour mixture into clean jars and wipe the rims clean. Attached the lids and submerge in a hot water bath (200 degrees or boiling) for ten minutes. Once removed from water lids will pop and that is how you know they are sealed.
  • Let cool on kitchen counter. Makes just about 7 half pint 8 oz. jars.
  • *************.
  • VARIATION:.
  • Follow recipe instructions and Instead of pomegranate juice, add 1 cup orange juice and instead of lemon juice and rind, add 2 tablespoons of orange rind. This is good with a dash of cinnamon too! A dash is about 1/2 teaspoon or a little more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 358, Fat 0.3, Sodium 8.5, Carbohydrate 93.5, Fiber 7.3, Sugar 78.2, Protein 0.7

CRANBERRY-ORANGE JAM



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Serve with Canlis chef Jason Franey's Slow-Roasted Heritage Turkey with Orange and Sage and Sausage and Sage Un-Stuffing.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dinner Recipes     Dinner Side Dishes

Number Of Ingredients 5

5 navel oranges, scrubbed
2 cups cranberries
1 cup honey
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon pectin

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Prepare an ice-water bath; set aside. Pierce oranges all over with the tines of a fork. Place in boiling water for 10 seconds. Transfer to ice-water bath and let cool. Return oranges to boiling water for 10 more seconds; transfer to ice-water bath to cool. Repeat boiling and cooling process two more times.
  • Transfer oranges to freezer until firm, about 15 minutes. Using a mandolin, slice 1/8-inch thick and transfer to a wide shallow saucepan along with 3 cups water, cranberries, and honey; bring to a simmer over medium-low heat.
  • Add sugar and pectin and reduce heat to low; cook, stirring, until orange slices are glossy and liquid has reduced to a thickened jamlike consistency. Remove from heat and let cool completely. Jam may be kept in an airtight container, refrigerated, up to 2 days.

SPICY CRANBERRY JAM



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When the sourness of the cranberries could use a little kick, turn to fiery jalapenos.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Yield Makes 1 quart

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 1/2 pounds (about 7 cups) cranberries
2 cups sugar
1 jalapeno pepper, finely julienned

Steps:

  • Rinse and drain cranberries. Bring 1 1/2 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add cranberries, sugar, and jalapeno; simmer until skins pop and mixture thickens, about 15 minutes. Transfer to metal bowl to cool. Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

CRANBERRY PEAR JAM



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My pear tree is loaded this year, they aren't large pears;but there is a gracious plenty of them. I especially liked the fact that this recipe was low in sugar.....for a jam. I got this recipe from the book "Preserving Made Easy, Small Batches and Simple Techniques" by Ellie Topp and Margaret Howard.

Provided by Joey Wolf

Categories     Jams & Jellies

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 c peeled, cored, diced pears
3 c chopped cranberrys
1/2 c water
2 tsp lemon rind
2 Tbsp lemon juice
1 3/4 c sugar

Steps:

  • 1. Peel, core and dice pears. Chop cranberrys in food processor. Frozen cranberrys are very noisy.....you might want ear protection, I did!
  • 2. In a large heavy pan combine the pears, cranberrys, water and lemon rind. Bring it to a boil. Reduce heat. Cook 5 min.
  • 3. Gradually add in the lemon juice and sugar. Boil rapidly for 15 minutes. Process 10 minutes.
  • 4. I didn't put in the usual steps for water bath canning. Sterilizing the jars, lids and rings;but you need to do that as usual.

LINZER CRUMBLE PIE WITH CRANBERRY-RASPBERRY JAM



Linzer Crumble Pie with Cranberry-Raspberry Jam image

We love the combination of rich hazelnut shortbread (an easy press-in crust) and sweet-tart berry jam in this slab pie. Crumble more shortbread on top to mimic the lattice of a classic Linzer torte.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Pie & Tarts Recipes

Time 5h30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/4 pounds fresh or frozen cranberries
12 ounces fresh or frozen raspberries
2 3/4 cups sugar
1 vanilla bean, split and seeds scraped
Nonstick cooking spray
3 sticks plus 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, room temperature
2 cups sugar
4 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt
1 1/2 cups toasted skinned hazelnuts, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Filling: In a large saucepan, bring cranberries, raspberries, sugar, and vanilla pod and seeds to a boil over high heat, stirring. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until fruit is soft, about 10 minutes total. Pass through a fine sieve, pressing on solids; discard solids. (You should have 3 cups.) Let cool completely. Filling can be stored in the refrigerator up to 1 week.
  • Crust: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Coat a 17-by-12-inch rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray. Line with parchment, leaving overhang on 2 long sides. Spray parchment.
  • Beat 3 sticks butter with sugar on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Reduce speed to low, add flour and salt, and beat until dough forms clumps but does not completely hold together. Mix in hazelnuts. Reserve 1 1/2 cups dough; press remaining dough into prepared baking sheet in an even layer. Rub remaining 1 tablespoon butter into reserved 1 1/2 cups dough until larger clumps form.
  • Spread filling evenly over bottom crust. Crumble remaining dough on top in a lattice pattern. Bake 30 minutes. Cover with foil and continue baking until jam is bubbling, about 15 minutes. Let cool completely in pan on a wire rack. Use a paring knife to release short sides of crust from pan, then use parchment to lift pie out of pan and onto a cutting board. Cut into squares or triangles to serve. Pie sections can be stored at room temperature up to 3 days.

CRANBERRY SAUCE WITH DRIED CHERRIES AND RED ONION JAM



Cranberry Sauce with Dried Cherries and Red Onion Jam image

Categories     Sauce     Fruit     Onion     Side     Sauté     Christmas     Thanksgiving     Vegetarian     Cranberry     Cherry     Fall     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes about 2 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) unsalted butter
2 cups chopped red onions
Pinch of salt
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder*
1 12-ounce bag fresh cranberries (3 cups)
1 cup dried tart cherries
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
*A spice blend that usually contains ground anise, cinnamon, star anise, cloves, or ginger; available in the spice section of most supermarkets.

Steps:

  • Melt butter in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onions and pinch of salt. Sauté until soft but not brown, about 7 minutes. Add sugar and five-spice powder; stir until sugar dissolves, about 4 minutes. Add cranberries, cherries, 1/2 cup water, and vinegar. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until most berries have popped, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes. Cool. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Serve at room temperature.

SO EASY CRANBERRY JAM SPREAD



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Anyone can make this, it's so simple! Give this away as gifts for the holidays. The jam will keep up to 5 days covered tightly in the refrigerator. 1 cup sugar will produce a more tart jam, increase the sugar slighty for a sweeter taste.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Berries

Time 25m

Yield 2 cups (approx)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (12 ounce) bag cranberries (fresh or frozen, if using frozen do not thaw)
1 cup sugar (you can use a bit more)
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
1 cup water
1 teaspoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Bring all ingredients to a boil in a 2-3 quart saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
  • Reduce the heat and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally until slightly thickened, about 20 minutes, (the jam will continue to thicken as it cools).
  • Using a fine-mesh sieve, force the jam through and then discard the skins and seeds.
  • Cool in a bowl stirring occasionally.
  • Store covered in the fridge.

SPICED CRANBERRY JAM



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Make and share this Spiced Cranberry Jam recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Robert Francois

Categories     Fruit

Time 1h50m

Yield 10-12 jars

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 cups cranberries
6 cups sugar
1 cup water
1 cup white vinegar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
0.5 (6 ounce) bottle Certo (can be purchased at netgrocer.com)

Steps:

  • Add vinegar and water to cranberries and cook until soft.
  • Put cooked cranberries through a course strainer or Food Mill.
  • Add all the spices and the sugar into the cooked cranberries.
  • Follow cooking directions on the certo for jellies Put into sterilized small jars and cover with wax or seal with vacumn lids.

CRANBERRY JAM BY SUSAN



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I made this jam with the leftover pulp from making my do-it-yourself cranberry juice. I'm sure any cranberry pulp you have would work.

Provided by Susan Feliciano

Categories     Fruit Sauces

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 3

leftover pulp from draining pureed cranberries for juice
i had about 1 cup of pulp.
granulated sugar - an equal amount

Steps:

  • 1. After making the recipe for https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/drink/punch/diy-cranberry-juice-from-fresh-cranberries.html?p=1, measure the leftover pulp. Combine pulp with an equal amount of granulated sugar in a medium saucepan.
  • 2. (This recipe will not work with Splenda or Stevia - it takes real sugar to form the jam consistency.)
  • 3. Heat the pulp and sugar over medium heat to boiling, then gently boil for 9-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until mixture thickens. Pour into clean hot jar, seal, and allow to cool. Refrigerate.

Tips:

  • Select ripe and fresh cranberries: Use plump, deep-red cranberries for the best flavor and texture in your jam. Avoid any cranberries that are soft, bruised, or have blemishes.
  • Prepare the cranberries properly: Rinse the cranberries thoroughly under cold water to remove any dirt or debris. Pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel to prevent the jam from becoming too watery.
  • Use a large enough pot: Choose a pot that is large enough to hold all of the cranberries and liquid without overflowing. This will help prevent splattering and ensure that the jam cooks evenly.
  • Stir frequently: Stir the jam frequently while it is cooking to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pot and burning. Use a wooden spoon or heatproof spatula to avoid scratching the pot.
  • Test the jam for doneness: To test if the jam is done, place a small dollop on a cold plate. If the jam wrinkles when you push your finger through it, it is ready. If it is still too runny, continue cooking for a few more minutes.

Conclusion:

Homemade cranberry jam is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be enjoyed in many ways. Whether you spread it on toast, use it as a filling for pastries, or add it to your favorite recipes, cranberry jam is sure to be a hit. With its bright red color and tart flavor, cranberry jam is a perfect addition to any holiday table or gift basket. So next time you have a craving for something sweet and tangy, give this easy cranberry jam recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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