Description
Bring a touch of homemade charm to your holiday table with Easy Amish Christmas Jam, a delightful blend of cranberries and strawberries that captures the festive spirit of the season. This simple yet flavorful jam is perfect for spreading on warm toast, pairing with cheese, or adding a splash of sweetness to desserts. With just a few accessible ingredients and straightforward instructions, you can create this vibrant fruit spread that not only enhances your breakfast but also makes a thoughtful gift for loved ones. Experience the joy of crafting your own preserves and enjoy the rich flavors that come from fresh fruits and aromatic spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups whole cranberries
- 16 oz fresh strawberries
- 2 cups packed brown sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp ground cloves
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
Instructions
- Prepare the fruits by rinsing cranberries and hulling then chopping strawberries.
- In a large pot, combine cleaned fruits, brown sugar, and spices. Stir well.
- Bring to a boil over medium heat. Then reduce to low and simmer uncovered for about four hours, stirring occasionally.
- Once the jam reaches your desired consistency, ladle it into sterilized canning jars and seal tightly.
- Allow jars to cool before storing in the refrigerator or pantry.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Canning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon (20g)
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg