Holiday Jam
Capture the cozy essence of the season with this delightful Holiday Jam, a jewel-toned spread that’s bursting with festive flavor. Made with fresh cranberries, bright orange zest, and warm spices like cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg, this homemade jam is the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. A touch of vanilla extract adds depth, while a mix of granulated and brown sugar creates a rich, caramelized sweetness. Ready in just 35 minutes, the recipe yields 32 servings of pure holiday cheer, ideal for gifting, serving with breakfast spreads, or pairing with cheeses at holiday parties. Easy to prepare and full of seasonal charm, this cranberry-orange jam recipe is a must-have addition to your festive table.
Log this recipe in SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 ounces fresh cranberries
- 2 teaspoons orange zest
- 0.5 cups orange juice
- 1 cups granulated sugar
- 0.5 cups brown sugar
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons ground cloves
- 0.25 teaspoons ground nutmeg
- 0.25 cups water
- 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
Rinse the cranberries under cold water and discard any that are soft or discolored.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the cranberries, orange zest, orange juice, granulated sugar, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, ground nutmeg, and water.
Stir the mixture until the sugars dissolve completely.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Let it simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 15-20 minutes or until the cranberries burst and the mixture thickens slightly.
Use the back of a spoon to gently mash the cranberries if you prefer a smoother texture, or leave them whole for a chunkier jam.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Let the jam cool in the saucepan for 10-15 minutes before transferring it to sterilized jars or an airtight container.
Once at room temperature, seal the jars and refrigerate. The jam will thicken further as it cools. It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks, or processed in a water bath for longer shelf life if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1279 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.3 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 31 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 328.8 g | 120% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.6 g | 52% | |
| Total Sugars | 295.9 g | ||
| Protein | 2.7 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 127 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 639 mg | 14% | |
*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.
