Spiced Cranberry Jam

Spiced Cranberry Jam
  • PREP TIME
    10 mins
  • COOK TIME
    10 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs 20 mins
  • SERVING
    16 People
  • VIEWS
    33

Brighten your holiday table with this vibrant Spiced Cranberry Jam! A delightful blend of tart cranberries and warm spices, this jam is perfect for filling pastries, topping brie, or simply spreading on toast. Its jewel-toned color and festive aroma make it a welcome addition to any occasion.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    18 g
  • Fiber
    1 g
  • Protein
    0 g
  • Sodium
    3 mg
  • Sugar
    16 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View 5 mins Combine cranberries, white sugar, turbinado sugar, water, orange zest, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, allspice, and pepper in a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

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Recipe View 12 mins Simmer, stirring frequently to prevent sticking, until the sugar dissolves and the cranberries begin to pop and release their juices. This should take approximately 10-12 minutes.

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Recipe View 7 mins Continue simmering, stirring occasionally, until the jam thickens to your desired consistency. This may take an additional 5-10 minutes. Remember that the jam will thicken further as it cools.

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Recipe View 5 mins Carefully blend the cranberry jam using an immersion blender until it reaches your preferred smoothness. Alternatively, let cool slightly and transfer to a regular blender, working in batches. (5 minutes)

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05 Step

Recipe View 5 mins Pour the hot jam into a sterilized glass pint jar, leaving about 1/4 inch of headspace. (5 minutes)

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06 Step

Recipe View 1 hrs Allow the jam to cool completely at room temperature, during which time it will thicken and set. This process typically takes about 1 hour.

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Recipe View Once cooled, seal the jar tightly and refrigerate. The jam will keep in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

For a smoother jam, consider straining it through a fine-mesh sieve after blending to remove any remaining cranberry skins.
Adjust the spices to your liking. For a spicier jam, add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
To sterilize the jar, wash it in hot, soapy water, then place it in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes. Alternatively, you can run it through a hot dishwasher cycle.
Use this jam as a filling for thumbprint cookies, a topping for baked brie, or a glaze for roasted poultry.

Okey Considine

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.8/ 5 ( 11 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (3)
  • Carmen Stamm

    This jam is amazing! The spice blend is perfect and not too overpowering. I used it on my Thanksgiving turkey!

  • Milo Buckridge

    I added a little bit of Grand Marnier to the jam for an extra layer of flavor. It was a hit!

  • Ursula Krajcik

    I made this jam as gifts for my neighbors and they loved it. The recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious!

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