Description
A cozy, old-fashioned Amish-style jam made with strawberries, cranberries, and warm spices sweet, tart, and perfect for gifting or spreading on holiday breads.
Ingredients
2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
2 cups sliced strawberries (fresh or frozen)
1 (1.75 oz) box powdered fruit pectin
4 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground cloves
1/4 tsp nutmeg
Instructions
1. In a large saucepan, combine cranberries, strawberries, and orange juice.
2. Bring to a boil over medium heat and cook until cranberries begin to pop and soften, about 10 minutes.
3. Use a potato masher to crush the fruit to desired texture.
4. Stir in cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and powdered pectin.
5. Return to a rolling boil, stirring constantly.
6. Add sugar all at once and stir until dissolved.
7. Boil hard for 1–2 minutes, then remove from heat.
8. Skim off any foam and ladle hot jam into sterilized jars, leaving 1/4-inch headspace.
9. Wipe rims, seal with lids, and process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes (optional for longer storage).
10. Cool jars completely before labeling.
Notes
Store sealed jars in a cool, dark place for up to 1 year.
Refrigerate after opening.
Delicious on toast, biscuits, or as a glaze for ham or poultry.
For a deeper flavor, try adding a teaspoon of vanilla extract after removing from heat.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Amish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tbsp
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Amish Christmas jam, cranberry strawberry jam, holiday preserves, spiced jam recipe