Strawberry Cranberry Homemade Jam

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A Strawberry Cranberry Homemade Jam or also called Christmas Jam, perfect for the holiday season!

Strawberry Cranberry Homemade Jam
Strawberry Cranberry Homemade Jam

ThanksgivingĀ and gift-givingĀ are upon us and one of the gourmetĀ gifts that most of my friends and family enjoy receivingĀ is my famousĀ strawberry cranberryĀ homemade jam. Made with fresh organic strawberries and seasonal cranberries, plus pectin, and sugar cane.

Strawberries and cranberries are a perfect pair
Strawberries and cranberries are a perfect pair

This jam is very easy to make and uses ingredients easily found in the supermarket or here on Amazon. I love preparing recipes that utilize ingredients that are seasonal, that allows for freshness and added savings. Buying seasonal produce makes it easy in the wallet to splurge on other things we might need for the holidays.

Canning is a Family Tradition and an Art

TheĀ art of crafting jams is a family tradition that has been passed from generation to generation. Canning is easy but also requires to follow certain rules to make sure the seal will be done correctly and the food will preserve for months withoutĀ going bad.

The Strawberry Cranberry Homemade Jam is perfect for canning
The Strawberry Cranberry Homemade Jam is perfect for canning

In the past canning was a way of preserving theĀ harvest and allowed for the continued supply of food for the family during the winter time. Nowadays we enjoy canning for gift giving as there is nothing better than gifting homemade goodies coming from yourĀ kitchenĀ with love.

Prepare the strawberry cranberryĀ homemade jam this holiday season!

This Strawberry Cranberry Homemade Jam is perfect to enjoy with almost everything
This Strawberry Cranberry Homemade Jam is perfect to enjoy with almost everything

This recipe for the strawberry cranberryĀ homemade jam is easy to follow and can help you start the tradition of holiday canning with the family. The strawberry cranberryĀ homemade jam is a great addition to yourĀ Thanksgiving dinner too. Nothing better than homemade cranberry sauce to garnish a roasted turkey meal.Ā This jam is so versatile that you can use it to prepare sandwiches, appetizers, added to yourĀ breakfast routine or enjoy as a snack. Are you ready to try it?

Delicious Strawberry Cranberry Homemade Jam
Delicious Strawberry Cranberry Homemade Jam
Strawberry Cranberry Homemade Jam

Strawberry CranberryĀ Homemade Jam

Chef Adriana Martin
A Strawberry Cranberry Homemade Jam or also called Christmas Jam, perfect for the holiday season. Made with fresh organic strawberries and cranberries, plus pectin and sugar cane.  
4.85 from 32 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Sauces, preserves, Side Dish
Cuisine American Contemporary
Servings 4 mason jars
Calories

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound of fresh strawberries
  • 1 12 oz bag of fresh cranberries
  • 1 cup of orange juice
  • 1 teaspoon of fresh orange zest
  • 1/2 teaspoon of butter
  • 2 packets of fruit pectin 1.75 oz each
  • 7 cups of sugar cane
  • 4 16 oz mason jars with lids

Instructions
 

  • Wash and clean the mason jars before use; it is recommended to sterilize using a hot water boil. Keep the mason jars in hot water and so the same with the sealing caps. 
  • Cook the fruit with the orange juice and the zest in a medium sized pan, when the fruit is fully cooked blend together using an immersive blender or a stand-up blender. 
  • Add the cooked fruit again to the pot and place in the stove to continue the cooking process. Add the fruit pectin and stir well, add the butter to reduce foaming, if any foams forms remove with a spoon. 
  • Bring mixture to a full rolling boil on high heat and continue stirring. Add the sugar, stir to combine and boil for another minute. Do not diminish the amount of sugar as the pectin won't set. 
  • Ladle the jam immediately into the warm sterilized jars and fill within 1/4 inch of top.  Do not add more than necessary. Clean the rims of the jars with a clean paper towel and place the two lids. First the sealing one and then the closing one. 
  • Make sure the water bath is hot before starting the sealing process. Place the jars on the elevated rack included in the canning pot. Lower the rack into the boiling water making sure the water covers the jars at least 2 inches. Cover and boil for 10-15 minutes. Remove the jars using the proper utensil and place upright on a towel to cool completely. 
  • After doing this you will start hearing the lid popping, that means the process was successful, and the jars are sealed. After the jams are cool press the center of the lid with your finger, if it pops up that means the jar is not sealed correctly, and that container must be refrigerated or reprocessed to achieve a correct seal. 
  • Store the unopened jars in a cool, dry, dark place up to six to 12 months. Opened jars may last up to three weeks inside the fridge. 

Notes

  • Follow the instructions and do not lower the amount of sugar as that might affect the setting of the fruit pectin.Ā 
  • Make sure jars have sealed correctly to avoid jams to go bad.
  • Unsealed jars must be kept under refrigeration.Ā 
  • Use common sense and follow proper safetyĀ measures as workingĀ withoutĀ water and hot jams can cause accidents and burns.Ā 
  • You can use 8 oz jars instead of 16oz if desired.Ā 
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Nutrition

Serving: 0gCarbohydrates: 0gProtein: 0gFat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0gMonounsaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 0mgPotassium: 0mgFiber: 0gSugar: 0gVitamin A: 0IUVitamin C: 0mgCalcium: 0mgIron: 0mg
Keyword cranberries, jam, strawberries, sugar cane
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