Very Merry Christmas Jam

15m
Serves 8
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Directions

  1. 1Wash the cranberries thoroughly.
  2. 2Add cranberries to a large pot.
  3. 3Add chopped strawberries to the pot.
  4. 4Add blueberries to the pot.
  5. 5Add orange zest to the pot.
  6. 6Pour orange juice into the pot.
  7. 7Add cane sugar to the pot.
  8. 8Add all the spices (ground ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and cloves) to the pot.
  9. 9Mix all ingredients together in the large pot with a wooden spoon.
  10. 10Bring the mixture to a boil until the berries begin popping.
  11. 11Mash or blend the mixture with an immersion blender.
  12. 12Boil for another 5 minutes after blending.
  13. 13Ladle the hot jam into prepared jars using a jar funnel.
  14. 14Wipe the rims of the jars clean with a cloth.
  15. 15Place lids and bands on the jars, tightening them to fingertip-tight.
  16. 16Pour water into the steam canner.
  17. 17Place the filled and sealed jars into the steam canner using a jar lifter.
  18. 18Cover the steam canner and process for 10 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 16 cups washed cranberries
  • 1 zest from orange
  • 2 cup orange juice
  • 6 cups chopped strawberries
  • 2 cups blueberries
  • 8 cups cane sugar
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 0.5 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 0.5 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 0.5 teaspoon allspice
  • 0.5 teaspoon cloves

Equipment

large potwooden spoonimmersion blenderjar funneljarsclothsteam cannerjar lifterinduction cooktop

Tips

  • Cranberries have their own natural pectin, so you don't need additional pectin for this jam.
  • Making extra jars is recommended because you'll want to keep some for yourself.
  • Using a steam canner speeds up the process, taking only about 10 minutes to can.