🎄 Christmas Jam Recipe
A Christmas jam is a festive, flavorful preserve often made with seasonal fruits and warm spices. It’s perfect for spreading on toast, gifting, or adding to desserts during the holidays.
🍓 Ingredients (Makes ~2 jars)
- 2 cups fresh or frozen Cranberries
- 2 cups Raspberries (or mixed berries)
- 1–2 cups sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp Ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp Ground nutmeg
- 1 tsp Lemon juice
Optional: ½ cup chopped Dried figs or dates for extra sweetness
👩🍳 Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine berries, sugar, and lemon juice.
- Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 20–25 minutes until the mixture thickens.
- Stir in cinnamon, nutmeg, and optional dried fruit.
- Mash slightly with a spoon or potato masher for a smoother texture.
- Pour hot jam into sterilized jars, seal, and let cool.
🎁 Tips
- Jam keeps in the fridge for 2–3 weeks or can be canned for longer storage.
- Use as a topping for cheese platters, pancakes, or Christmas desserts.
- Add a splash of brandy or rum for an adult festive twist.
If you want, I can also share a quick 10-minute no-cook Christmas jam recipe with only 4 ingredients.
