So Easy Cranberry Jam Spread
Brighten up your breakfast table or holiday spread with this sweet and tangy "So Easy Cranberry Jam Spread," a five-minute prep recipe that's bursting with flavor. Made with fresh cranberries, zesty orange juice, and a hint of vanilla, this homemade jam offers a perfect balance of tartness and sweetness. Simmered to perfection in just 15 minutes, its velvety texture and vibrant color make it an irresistible addition to toast, biscuits, or even a cheese platter. The recipe is designed for simplicity, with minimal ingredients and effort required, but yields maximum flavor that keeps everyone coming back for more. Plus, it’s a great make-ahead condiment that stays fresh for up to two weeks in the fridge. Perfect for holiday gatherings or everyday indulgence!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup orange juice
- 0.25 cup water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch pinch of salt
Instructions
Rinse the fresh cranberries thoroughly under cold water and drain them.
In a medium saucepan, combine the cranberries, granulated sugar, orange juice, and water.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar.
Continue cooking for about 10-12 minutes, stirring frequently, until most of the cranberries burst and the mixture thickens.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt for added depth of flavor.
Let the cranberry mixture cool to room temperature. It will thicken further as it cools.
Transfer the jam spread to a clean, airtight jar or container and refrigerate until ready to use.
Serve as a spread for toast, biscuits, or alongside your favorite cheese platter. Store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1016 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.9 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 150 mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 261.7 g | 95% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.8 g | 53% | |
| Total Sugars | 227.7 g | ||
| Protein | 2.6 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 47 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 556 mg | 12% | |
*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.
