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Christmas Jam

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A festive strawberry-cranberry jam spiced with cinnamon, perfect for canning and gifting.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups fresh or frozen strawberries, hulled and chopped
  • 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
  • 3 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 box powdered fruit pectin

Instructions

  1. Prepare your water bath canner, jars, and lids according to manufacturer instructions.
  2. In a large pot, combine strawberries, cranberries, sugar, and lemon juice.
  3. Stir in cinnamon, allspice, and cloves.
  4. Add the powdered fruit pectin and stir well.
  5. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil over high heat, stirring constantly.
  6. Boil hard for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  7. Remove from heat and skim off any foam.
  8. Ladle the hot jam into prepared jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace.
  9. Wipe rims and adjust lids.
  10. Process in a water bath canner for 10 minutes (adjust for altitude if necessary).
  11. Remove jars and let cool completely. Check seals.

Notes

  • This recipe makes approximately 5 half-pint jars.
  • For a smoother jam, you can pulse the fruit in a food processor before cooking.
  • Ensure your canning equipment is clean and sterilized.
  • Adjust spices to your preference.

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