Spiced Christmas Jam Recipe – Perfect for the holidays!
Ingredients:
1 1/2 pounds fresh or frozen strawberries (6 cups)
1/2 pound fresh or frozen cranberries (2 cups)
2 1/2 pounds sugar (5 cups)
2 pouches liquid fruit pectin
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
Directions:
In a large pot, combine the strawberries and cranberries. If using fresh strawberries, hull and chop them. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the fruit softens and breaks down, about 10-15 minutes.
Use a potato masher to gently mash the fruit until it reaches your desired consistency.
Stir in the sugar, ground cinnamon, ginger, allspice, and cloves. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil over high heat.
Once boiling, add the liquid pectin, and return to a full boil, stirring constantly. Boil for 1-2 minutes.
Remove the pot from heat and skim off any foam that forms on the surface.
Pour the jam into sterilized jars, leaving about 1/4 inch of headspace. Wipe the rims, cover with lids, and process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes to seal.
Let the jars cool completely before storing.
Yield: Makes approximately 6 half-pint jars.
