Description
A delightful holiday jam made with tart cranberries, sweet oranges, and a hint of cinnamon, perfect for festive breakfasts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cranberries (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Rinse fresh cranberries thoroughly; zest and juice the oranges, keeping them separate.
- Combine ingredients: In a large saucepan, combine cranberries, orange juice, orange zest, and sugar. Stir to mix well.
- Cook the jam: Place the saucepan over medium-high heat, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer.
- Simmer: Continue to simmer for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
- Add spices: Stir in ground cinnamon and let simmer for another minute.
- Jar the jam: Carefully pour the hot jam into clean jars, sealing while warm.
- Cool and store: Let jars cool at room temperature before refrigeration or storing in a cool place.
Notes
Use fresh or frozen cranberries for best results. Adjust sweetness as desired by varying the sugar amount.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Christmas jam, holiday recipes, cranberry jam, festive mornings