Description
Christmas Jam is a delightful blend of tart cranberries, zesty oranges, and warm spices that captures the essence of the holiday season. This festive spread enhances breakfast pastries and desserts alike, transforming every meal into a celebration. With its vibrant colors and aromatic flavors, Christmas Jam is sure to impress family and friends while creating lasting holiday memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 tbsp orange zest (from about 1 orange)
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 cup apple juice
Instructions
- Rinse cranberries under cold water and discard any mushy ones.
- In a medium saucepan, combine cranberries, sugar, orange zest, apple juice, and the cinnamon stick over medium heat.
- Stir until mixed, then bring to a gentle simmer.
- Cook for 10-15 minutes until cranberries break down and the mixture thickens.
- Taste and adjust sweetness if needed.
- Let cool before transferring to jars; refrigerate for up to two weeks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tbsp
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg