Cranberry Fruit Jam
Capture the vibrant taste of the holidays with this homemade Cranberry Fruit Jam, a delightful fusion of tart cranberries, fresh orange juice, and grated apple for natural sweetness and texture. Ready in just 40 minutes, this easy recipe uses a handful of wholesome ingredients, including aromatic orange zest, to deliver a tangy-sweet flavor perfect for toast, pastries, or as a decadent glaze for meats. The jam’s vibrant ruby-red color and rustic texture can be customized to your liking—smooth it out or keep it delightfully chunky. Store in sterilized jars for up to two weeks in the fridge, or follow canning instructions for long-term enjoyment. Perfect for gifting or savoring yourself, this cranberry jam is a must-try for fall and winter! Keywords: cranberry jam recipe, homemade fruit jam, easy cranberry orange jam, cranberry apple spread.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 450 grams Fresh cranberries
- 200 grams Granulated sugar
- 120 milliliters Orange juice
- 1 teaspoon Orange zest
- 1 medium Apple, peeled and grated
- 60 milliliters Water
Instructions
Rinse the fresh cranberries under cold water and discard any that are bruised or soft.
In a medium saucepan, combine the cranberries, orange juice, water, and grated apple.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a simmer.
Stir in the granulated sugar and orange zest once the cranberries begin to pop and release their juices.
Reduce the heat to low and allow the mixture to cook for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries have softened and the jam has thickened.
Use a potato masher or the back of a spoon to mash the mixture to your preferred consistency. Alternatively, leave it chunky for a rustic texture.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and allow the jam to cool slightly.
Transfer the jam to sterilized jars while still warm, leaving about 1 cm of headspace.
Seal the jars and let them cool to room temperature before storing in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or processing for long-term storage.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
570 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.5 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 7 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 144.7 g | 53% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.4 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 122.8 g | ||
| Protein | 1.5 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 34 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 380 mg | 8% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
