Homemade Cranberry Jam Recipe

5 from 2 votes

Homemade Cranberry Jam Recipe

Make Cranberry Jam at home with frozen or fresh cranberries in less than 30 minutes with only 6 ingredients. The perfect festive spread for sourdough bread or a delicious addition to a charcuterie board.

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Servings: tablespoons

Calories: 18kcal

Author: Hannah Dela Cruz

Equipment

Kitchen scale
16 oz jar

Ingredients

340 grams cranberries fresh or frozen
100 grams cane sugar
42 grams orange juice
zest of 1 orange
28 grams water
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 whole cloves ground

Metric - US Customary

Instructions

Combine the ingredients: With the heat turned off, combine the ingredients in a small saucepan. Stir the mixture thoroughly until the sugar is dissolved.
340 grams cranberries, 100 grams cane sugar, 42 grams orange juice, zest of 1 orange, 28 grams water, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 3 whole cloves
Cook the mixture: Over medium heat bring the mixture to a full rolling boil. Turn the heat down and continue cooking at a low boil for 15 to 25 minutes or until thickened or has reduced to about a little over two cups.
Use a heat-proof spatula to scrape the bottom of the pot to prevent the mixture from sticking and scorching.
Enjoy: Take the mixture off the heat, transfer to a jar and allow it to cool for 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy the preserves with sourdough toast, biscuits or scones.
Store: Store the jam in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. Or freeze for up to a year (make sure you leave room in your jar for expansion if you want to go this route).

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