Christmas Jam Recipe
Christmas jam features a blend of tart cranberries and strawberries. This recipe makes 7 pints of the yummy, festive spread so you can give a sweet homemade gift to all your friends and family.
Servings: 7 pints
Ingredients
- 2 20 oz pkg frozen whole strawberries
- 1 lb fresh cranberries can also use frozen
- 5 lb granulated white sugar
- 2 3 oz pkg liquid fruit pectin
Instructions
- Add the fruit to the bowl of a food processor fitted with the blade attachment. Blend until smooth.2 20 oz pkg frozen whole strawberries, 1 lb fresh cranberries
- Transfer the fruit blend to a large, heavy bottomed pot. Add the sugar and stir to combine, then bring the mixture to a full rolling boil over medium/high heat. Boil for 1 minute, stirring often.5 lb granulated white sugar
- Remove the pot from heat, stir in the pectin until completely incorporated, then let it cool for 5 minutes.
- Scrape any foam off the top of the jam, then spoon the hot jam into sterile jars leaving 1/4" space from the rim. Wipe the rims of the jars clean, cover with hot lids, and screw them on tightly.
- Process in a water bath for 10 minutes.
Notes
- Yes you read that right! It is 5 full pounds of sugar.
- Some Christmas jams also add in orange zest and seasonal spices like cinnamon. You can do that if you'd like.
- Make canning easier with a canning kit.