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Homemade Christmas jam in jars for holiday canning and gifting

Christmas Jam for Canning

This festive Christmas jam, bursting with the flavors of cranberries and spices, is perfect for preserving the holiday spirit. Ideal for gifting or enjoying throughout the year, it's a delightful way to capture the essence of the season in a jar.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 half-pint jars
Calories: 50
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 12 oz Cranberries fresh or frozen
  • 2 cups Apples peeled, cored, and finely chopped
  • 4 cups Sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Orange zest
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 0.5 teaspoon Nutmeg
  • 1 pouch Pectin liquid fruit
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon juice fresh

Equipment

  • Large Non-Reactive Pot
  • Canning Jars (half-pint)
  • Lids and Bands
  • Boiling Water Canner
  • Jar Lifter
  • Ladle
  • Funnel
  • Bubble Remover/Headspace Tool

Method
 

Making the Jam
  1. Combine cranberries, chopped apples, sugar, orange zest, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a large pot. Let stand for 10 minutes.
  2. Bring the mixture to a full rolling boil over high heat, stirring constantly, and continue boiling for 1 minute.
  3. Quickly stir in the liquid pectin and lemon juice, then return to a full rolling boil and boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  4. Remove from heat, skim off any foam, and ladle the hot jam into sterilized half-pint canning jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace.
  5. Wipe jar rims clean, center lids, apply bands until fingertip tight, and process jars in a boiling water canner for 10 minutes.
  6. Turn off heat, remove canner lid, and let jars sit for 5 minutes; then carefully remove jars and cool completely on a towel for 12-24 hours, checking seals before storing.

Notes

For best results, ensure all canning equipment is properly sterilized and follow canning safety guidelines precisely. Adjust spices to your preference.