Cranberry Strawberry Holiday Jam

Name: Cranberry Strawberry Holiday Jam
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 100
Ingredients: 1 large orange; 2 cups fresh cranberries; 15 ounces frozen strawberies; 3 cups granulated sugar; 3 ounces liquid fruit pectin; 2 tablespoons orange liqueur; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon valencia spice

Servings: 100 Total Time: 25 mins Difficulty: Intermediate

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Festive Cranberry Strawberry Holiday Jam blends tart cranberries, sweet strawberries, fresh orange, and warm spices into a bright, beautifully flavored spread made for holiday sharing.

Open jar of Cranberry Strawberry Holiday Jam on a wood base with orange slices and cranberries.

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Cranberry Strawberry Holiday Jam

Courses: Sauces, Dips, Dressings, Spreads Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 mins Cook Time 5 mins Total Time 25 mins

Servings: 100

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Description

Tart cranberries and sweet, juicy strawberries make a deliciously festive pairing in this colorful Cranberry Strawberry Holiday Jam. Fresh orange adds a lively citrus note, while turbinado sugar balances the fruit’s natural tartness. Cinnamon, Valencia spice, and a splash of orange liqueur round out the flavors with a warm, fragrant finish that feels right at home during the holidays.

Spoon this jewel-toned jam over warm toast, English muffins, biscuits, or scones, or add a jar to your holiday breakfast or brunch table. It also makes a thoughtful homemade gift—dress it up with a pretty ribbon and share a little cranberry-strawberry sweetness with someone special.

Ingredients

1 large orange (unpeeled, quartered)
2 cups fresh cranberries
15 ounces frozen strawberies (3 cups)
3 cups granulated sugar
3 ounces liquid fruit pectin
2 tablespoons orange liqueur (or substitute frozen, concentrated OJ)
¹⁄₂ teaspoon cinnamon
¹⁄₄ teaspoon valencia spice (orange peel)

Instructions

In a Food Processor, combine the orange and cranberries. Pulse for 20 to 30 seconds or until well blended.

To a large, Heavy-Bottomed Pot, add the strawberries, cranberries, sugar, and orange mixture over medium-high heat.

Bring the mixture to a full boil over medium-high heat and cook for 2-3 minutes.

Meanwhile, if you're Canning this jam, prepare the jars and lids now. Otherwise, refer to the instructions below for "refrigerator jam".

Remove the jam mixture from the heat and stir in the cinnamon, Valencia, pectin, and orange liquor.

Carefully ladle the jam into the prepared jars while it's very hot. Secure the lids and allow the jars to cool on the counter.

If canning isn't your thing - or if you want to simplify this process, you can make this and keep it in a covered glass jar in the fridge for up to 4 weeks.

Refrigerate any jam after opening.

Interested in learning even more about the art of canning? Check out this great resource at Camping Cooks.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 100

Serving Size 1 Tablespoon

Amount Per Serving
Calories 29kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.1g1%
Sodium 1mg1%
Potassium 18mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 7.5g3%
Dietary Fiber 0.3g2%
Sugars 6.8g
Protein 0.1g1%