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Christmas Jam: Strawberry Cranberry Spice

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A festive strawberry-cranberry jam with cinnamon, perfect for canning and gifting during the holidays.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups fresh or frozen strawberries, hulled and chopped
  • 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
  • 4 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 2 tablespoons calcium chloride solution (for canning, optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare your canning jars, lids, and rings. If canning, ensure your water bath canner is filled with water and heating.
  2. In a large, heavy-bottomed pot, combine the chopped strawberries and cranberries.
  3. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the berries soften and release their juices, about 10-15 minutes. Mash the berries with a potato masher or the back of a spoon to your desired consistency.
  4. Stir in the granulated sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, allspice, and cloves.
  5. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil, stirring constantly.
  6. Continue to boil, stirring frequently, until the jam reaches the setting point. This can be tested by dropping a small amount of jam onto a chilled plate; it should wrinkle when pushed. This may take 20-30 minutes.
  7. If canning, stir in the calcium chloride solution (if using) and boil for 1 minute more.
  8. Remove the pot from the heat. Skim off any foam from the surface.
  9. Ladle the hot jam into prepared jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace. Remove air bubbles. Wipe rims clean.
  10. Place lids on jars and screw on rings until fingertip tight.
  11. Process the jars in a boiling water bath canner for 10 minutes (adjust for altitude if necessary).
  12. Remove jars from the canner and let them cool completely on a wire rack. Check seals after 12-24 hours.

Notes

  • For a smoother jam, you can pulse the berries in a food processor before cooking.
  • If you are not canning, store the jam in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.
  • This jam makes a wonderful edible present for friends and family.
  • Consider pairing with a meal planning service for easy holiday meal preparation.

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