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Spiced Strawberry Cranberry Christmas Jam

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Make this festive strawberry and cranberry jam spiced with cinnamon. It is safe for water bath canning and yields several half-pint jars perfect for holiday gifts or breakfast spreads.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups fresh or frozen strawberries, hulled and halved
  • 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
  • 4 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

Instructions

  1. Prepare your canning station: sterilize jars and keep flats hot.
  2. Combine strawberries, cranberries, water, lemon juice, cinnamon, and cloves in a large, non-reactive pot.
  3. Cook over medium heat, stirring often, until the fruit softens and juices release, about 10 minutes.
  4. Add the sugar to the fruit mixture. Stir constantly until the sugar dissolves completely.
  5. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil that cannot be stirred down.
  6. Continue boiling rapidly, stirring frequently to prevent scorching, until the jam reaches 220 degrees Fahrenheit on a candy thermometer, or passes the sheet test. This usually takes 15 to 25 minutes after reaching a full boil.
  7. Remove the pot from the heat. Skim off any foam from the surface using a metal spoon.
  8. Ladle the hot jam into the prepared hot jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace.
  9. Wipe jar rims clean with a damp cloth. Center the lids and screw on the bands until fingertip tight.
  10. Process the filled jars in a boiling water bath canner for 10 minutes, adjusting for altitude if necessary.
  11. Remove jars and let them cool undisturbed on a rack for 12 to 24 hours until sealed. Check seals before storing.

Notes

  • For a smoother jam, pulse the fruit briefly in a food processor before cooking.
  • If you skip canning, store this jam in the refrigerator for up to three weeks.
  • This recipe makes about 6 half-pint jars.

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