Sweet Christmas Cranberry Jam
Celebrate the holiday season with this tangy and sweet cranberry jam, perfect for spreading on toast or gifting to friends and family.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh cranberries Use bright and firm cranberries for best flavor.
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon Add more for additional spice flavor.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Stir in after removing from heat.
- 1 Zest of 1 orange Can substitute with lemon or lime zest for a different flavor.
Instructions
Preparation
- Rinse the cranberries and remove any stems.
Cooking
- In a pot, mix together the cranberries, sugar, water, cinnamon, and orange zest.
- Place the pot over medium heat and bring it to a boil, stirring frequently.
- Reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 10-15 minutes, until the cranberries burst and the mixture thickens.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Jarring
- Pour the jam into sterilized jars, seal them, and let them cool completely before refrigerating.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for about a month. For longer storage, consider canning the jam.