Cranberry Jam

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

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

Ingredients

• 2 (12 ounce) bags fresh cranberries or 2 (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.