Description
This Sweet Christmas Cranberry Jam is a festive blend of tart cranberries, sweet sugar, and a hint of orange zest. Perfect for spreading on toast, pairing with cheese, or gifting during the holidays! 🎄🍊
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1 tbsp orange zest
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine cranberries, sugar, and orange juice. Stir over medium heat until the sugar dissolves.
- Bring to a gentle boil and cook for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cranberries burst and the mixture thickens.
- Stir in orange zest, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt. Cook for 2 more minutes.
- Remove from heat and let cool. The jam will thicken as it cools.
- Transfer to sterilized jars and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks. Enjoy with toast, pancakes, or baked brie!
Notes
💡 Tip: Add a splash of Grand Marnier or a few rosemary sprigs for a gourmet twist. This jam makes a lovely homemade Christmas gift!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Condiment, Christmas Recipes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tbsp
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: christmas cranberry jam, homemade jam, cranberry orange jam, holiday spread, edible gift