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Christmas Jam

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A festive strawberry-cranberry jam with cinnamon, perfect for canning and gifting during the holidays.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups fresh or frozen strawberries, hulled and chopped
  • 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
  • 3 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 box (1.75 ounces) powdered fruit pectin
  • 1/2 cup water

Instructions

  1. Prepare your water bath canner, jars, and lids according to manufacturer instructions.
  2. In a large pot, combine the chopped strawberries, cranberries, sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg.
  3. Stir in the powdered fruit pectin.
  4. Add the 1/2 cup of water and stir until pectin is dissolved.
  5. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil over high heat, stirring constantly.
  6. Boil hard for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  7. Remove from heat. Skim off any foam with a metal spoon.
  8. Ladle hot jam into prepared half-pint jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace.
  9. Wipe rims clean and place lids and rings on jars. Tighten rings just fingertip tight.
  10. Process jars in the water bath canner for 10 minutes (adjust for altitude if necessary).
  11. Remove jars from canner and let cool completely on a wire rack. Check for seals.

Notes

  • This recipe makes approximately 4-5 half-pint jars.
  • For a smoother jam, you can pulse the fruit in a food processor before cooking.
  • Ensure your canning equipment is clean and sterilized to prevent spoilage.
  • Store sealed jars in a cool, dark place for up to a year.

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