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Sweet Christmas Cranberry Jam

Sweet Christmas Cranberry Jam

Turn your holiday toast into a festive delight with this Sweet Christmas Cranberry Jam. Bursting with bright, tangy cranberries and cozy spices, it’s a must-have for the season.
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Ingredients
  

12 oz. fresh cranberries, rinsed and sorted

1 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup water

1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice

1 tsp orange zest

1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

1/4 tsp ground nutmeg

1/8 tsp ground cloves

Pinch of salt

Optional: 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Rinse and sort the cranberries, removing any stems or damaged berries.
    In a medium saucepan, combine water, sugar, orange juice, and orange zest. Heat until sugar dissolves.
    Add cranberries and bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10–12 minutes.
    Stir in cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. Simmer for 2–3 minutes.
    Optional: Add vanilla extract for extra flavor.
    Cool to room temperature, transfer to sterilized jars, seal, and refrigerate.