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Crockpot Cranberry Strawberry Jam Recipe

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  • Author: Julia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4 hours
  • Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 6 cups of jam
  • Category: Condiment
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Celebrate the festive season with this delightful Christmas Jam Crockpot Recipe, combining fresh cranberries and strawberries with warm spices for a sweet and tangy treat. Slow-cooked to perfection in a crockpot, this homemade jam captures the essence of holiday flavors with a smooth, yet textured finish. Ideal for spreading on toast, gifting, or adding a seasonal touch to your desserts.

Ingredients

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Fruit

  • 1 ½ pounds cranberries, fresh or frozen
  • 1 ½ pounds strawberries, fresh or frozen

Sugars

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 ¼ cups light brown sugar

Spices

  • 2 teaspoons ground allspice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger

Optional

  • Zest of one orange or 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Combine Ingredients: Add the cranberries, strawberries, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, and all the spices into the crockpot. Stir the mixture well to ensure all ingredients are evenly distributed.
  2. Cook the Jam: Cover the crockpot and set it to cook on high for four hours. Remember to stir the mixture once halfway through the cooking to prevent sticking and to promote even cooking.
  3. Blend for Texture: Once the cooking time is complete, use an immersion blender directly in the crockpot or transfer the mixture in batches to a countertop blender. Pulse only two to three times to keep a jam-like texture that retains some fruit chunks.
  4. Jar the Jam: Ladle the hot jam into clean jars, wiping the rims clean before sealing with lids. Secure the lids lightly to allow air to escape as the jam cools.
  5. Cool and Refrigerate: Leave the jars to cool at room temperature. After cooling, refrigerate the jam overnight to let the flavors meld and the jam to set properly before use.

Notes

  • For a citrusy twist, add the zest of one orange or a tablespoon of lemon juice during cooking.
  • Use fresh or frozen berries according to availability; frozen berries can be used straight from the freezer.
  • Store the jam refrigerated and consume within 2-3 weeks for best freshness.
  • This recipe yields a moderately textured jam; pulse blending to your preferred consistency.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 tablespoons (about 30g)
  • Calories: 70
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 1mg
  • Fat: 0.1g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 1.5g
  • Protein: 0.3g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Find it online: https://lazydayrecipes.com/crockpot-cranberry-strawberry-jam-recipe/