Spiced Christmas Jam

Spiced Christmas Jam

Equipment

  • 10 8-ounce canning jars
  • Waterbath canning pot
  • Wrench/Lifter
  • Canning funnel
  • Ladle
  • Non-metallic bubble remover
  • Magnetic lid lifter

Ingredients
  

  • 6 cups fresh or frozen strawberries
  • 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
  • 5 cups granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup liquid fruit pectin
  • 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp. ground ginger
  • ⅓ tsp. ground allspice
  • ¼ tsp. ground cloves

Instructions
 

  • Begin by pureeing the strawberries and cranberries in a food processor; it does not matter if the berries are frozen or fresh, just puree either way; depending on the size of the food processor, this may have to be done in batches.
  • Transfer all of the pureed strawberries and cranberries to a large saucepan.
  • Measure the sugar and spices; add those to the saucepan as well.
  • Using medium-high heat, bring the mixture to a full boil.
  • Once fully boiling, meaning that even while stirring, the bubbles are still forming on top of the jam; continue to boil for one full minute.
  • Remove the saucepan from the heat source and add the liquid fruit pectin; stir well to combine and place the saucepan back on the heat.
  • Once the jam returns to a full boil, boil for one full minute, stirring the whole time; remove from the heat.
  • The bubbling will settle and once it does, use a spoon or ladle to skim off any foam and discard.
  • Ladle the hot jam into the jars being sure to leave 1/4-inch of headspace.
  • Place a clean, warm, sterilized seal on the jars and screw on a band until just finger-snug; that means that you should not apply any pressure when applying the screw band; just a snug fit is fine.
  • Lower the jars into the canning pot; be sure the water level covers the jars by two inches.
  • Bring the water to a boil; cover the canning pot and boil for 10 minutes.
  • Once done, remove the jars from the water and transfer to a heat-proof surface.
  • Allow jam to cool and set, undisturbed, for 12 hours.
  • Wipe jars and label accordingly; store jam in a cool, dark cabinet.
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