Spiced Cranberry Jam
Transform your holiday spreads with this luscious Spiced Cranberry Jam, a perfect balance of tart cranberries, warm spices, and a hint of citrus. Featuring fresh cranberries simmered with orange juice and water, this jam is elevated with the cozy flavors of cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, along with a touch of vanilla and zesty lemon. Ready in just 30 minutes, it's an effortless yet festive addition to your table. Whether served alongside roasted turkey, slathered on fresh-baked bread, or as a topping for creamy desserts, this homemade cranberry jam is a must-have for seasonal entertaining. Plus, it stores beautifully, making it a great make-ahead recipe and edible gift idea.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 ounces fresh cranberries
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 0.5 cups orange juice
- 0.5 cups water
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoons ground ginger
- 0.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
Rinse the cranberries under cool water and discard any that are bruised or spoiled.
Combine the cranberries, sugar, orange juice, and water in a medium saucepan.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 10-15 minutes, or until the cranberries begin to pop and break down.
Stir in the ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground ginger, and vanilla extract. Mix well to evenly distribute the spices.
Let the mixture simmer for an additional 5 minutes, stirring often, until the jam thickens to your desired consistency.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the lemon zest.
Using a potato masher or the back of a wooden spoon, lightly mash the cranberries for a smoother texture, or leave them whole for a chunkier jam.
Allow the jam to cool slightly before transferring it to sterilized jars. Seal and let cool completely at room temperature.
Store the jam in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks, or process the jars in a hot water bath for longer shelf life according to canning guidelines.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1372 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.0 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 11 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 356.2 g | 130% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.8 g | 49% | |
| Total Sugars | 325.0 g | ||
| Protein | 2.5 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 65 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 517 mg | 11% | |
*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.
