Description

This Spiced Cranberry Orange Jam is a perfect homemade edible gift for the holiday season. Combining fresh cranberries with bright orange juice and warm spices like cinnamon, ginger, and cloves, this jam offers a delightful balance of tart and sweet flavors. Easy to make on the stovetop, it thickens to a luscious consistency ideal for spreading on toast, serving with cheese, or gifting to friends and family in charming jars.

Ingredients

Jam Ingredients

12 ounces fresh cranberries, rinsed
1 cup fresh orange juice
1 tablespoon orange zest
2 cups granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon salt

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Instructions

Combine Ingredients: Add the cranberries, orange juice, orange zest, sugar, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and salt to a medium saucepan. Stir to combine all ingredients evenly.
Bring to a Boil: Place the saucepan over medium-high heat and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring frequently to prevent sticking and ensure the sugar dissolves.
Simmer to Thicken: Reduce the heat to medium and allow the mixture to simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. Stir often as the cranberries burst and the liquid reduces, thickening to a jam-like consistency.
Cool Slightly: Remove the pan from heat and let the jam cool slightly to thicken further before transferring.
Jar the Jam: Pour the warm jam into sterilized jars. Allow the jam to cool completely at room temperature before sealing the jars tightly.

Notes

For gift giving, ensure that the jars are sterilized before filling to extend shelf life and prevent spoilage.
This jam can be refrigerated for up to 3 weeks when stored properly.
For a smoother texture, blend the jam briefly with an immersion blender after cooking and before jarring.
The jam will continue to thicken as it cools, so do not worry if it seems slightly runny when hot.