Cranberry Jam

Submitted by Diana Adcock

"This is a very easy, inexpensive jam to make-great for holiday gifts and can be made year round."

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 5
• Yields: 8 half pints

ingredients

• 2 (12 ounce) bags fresh cranberries or (12 ounce) bags frozen cranberries, rinsed and picked over
• 1 -2 teaspoon slivered lemon, zest of (optional)
• 3 cups sugar
• 1 cup fresh orange juice
• 1 cup water

directions

1. Combine all ingredients in a large stainless or enamel pot.
2. Bring to a boil.
3. Reduce heat to a simmer, stirring occasionally, until thick, about 20-30 min.
4. While hot pour into a blender or processor and pulse.
5. You want some chunks but not whole berries.
6. Ladle into clean hot jars and seal.
7. Process for 5 min at altitudes up to 1000 feet.

Reviews

[jen rebok]

It was very easy and we loved it.

 

[Old Gate]

Family and friends loved this easy to make jam.