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Christmas Jam Recipe

A treasured family recipe from the 1988 Southern Living Annual Cookbook, this Christmas Jam is a holiday staple! Bursting with the sweet-tart flavors of cranberries and strawberries, it's incredibly easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. Perfect for slathering on homemade biscuits, this jam is sure to become your new holiday tradition. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this classic Southern delight!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 578.6 kcal
Protein 1g
Rating 5.0 (3 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Christmas Jam

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How to Make Christmas Jam

  1. Add 12 ounces of fresh cranberries to a food processor fitted with a knife blade.
  2. Cover and process until cranberries are coarsely chopped (about 10-15 seconds).
  3. In a large Dutch oven, combine the chopped cranberries, 1 pound of fresh strawberries (hulled and sliced), and 3 cups of granulated sugar.
  4. Bring to a rolling boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly for 1 minute.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in 1 pouch (1.75 ounces) of liquid pectin.
  6. Return to a full rolling boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly for 1 minute.
  7. Remove from heat and skim off any foam with a metal spoon.
  8. Quickly pour the hot jam into hot, sterilized jars, leaving ¼ inch headspace.
  9. Wipe the jar rims clean with a damp cloth.
  10. Immediately cover jars with metal lids and screw on bands until fingertip tight.
  11. Process in a boiling water bath for 5 minutes. Let cool completely before checking for a good seal.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

559g

Fat

0g

Carbs

49g

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60 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Preparation Occasion Low Protein Healthy 5 Ingredients Or Less Jams And Preserves Condiments Etc Fruit Easy Holiday Event Low Fat Dietary Christmas Low Sodium Low Cholesterol Seasonal Low Saturated Fat Healthy 2 Low In Something Berries 3 Steps Or Less