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Christmas Jam

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A festive strawberry-cranberry jam spiced 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
  • 4 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 box (1.75 ounces) powdered fruit pectin

Instructions

  1. Prepare your water bath canner, jars, lids, and bands.
  2. In a large pot, combine the chopped strawberries, cranberries, sugar, and lemon juice.
  3. Stir in the cinnamon, allspice, and cloves.
  4. Add the powdered fruit pectin and stir well.
  5. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil over high heat, stirring constantly.
  6. Boil hard for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  7. Remove the pot from the heat.
  8. Skim off any foam with a spoon.
  9. Ladle the hot jam into prepared jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace.
  10. Wipe the rims of the jars clean and place the lids and bands on.
  11. Process the jars in the water bath canner for 10 minutes (adjust for altitude if necessary).
  12. Remove jars from the canner and let them cool on a towel-lined counter for 12-24 hours.
  13. Check for seals. Store sealed jars in a cool, dark place.

Notes

  • This recipe makes approximately 5 half-pint jars.
  • For a smoother jam, you can pulse the fruit in a food processor before cooking.
  • Ensure your jars and lids are properly sterilized before filling.
  • This jam is a wonderful addition to breakfast boards or as a homemade gift.

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