Posted by Cranberry Orange Jam is a perfect addition to your holiday table and a great gift-giving idea. So easy to make – using fresh cranberries, apple, sugar, and orange – this will become a fall tradition in your home!
INGREDIENTS
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 16 ounces fresh cranberries
- Juice and zest of 1 orange (juice should be about ½ cup – add water or orange juice if necessary to bring up to a ½ cup)
- 1 medium apple peeled, cored, grated (any variety apple you have will do but tarter apples have more natural pectin which helps thicken the jam)
- 2 tablespoons orange liqueur (optional)
INSTRUCTIONS
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Put all ingredients, except liqueur, in a medium saucepan on medium heat – bring to a boil, then keep at a low boil for about 15 minutes.
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Intermittently, you’ll hear the cranberries popping. Mix often to check for thickening. If the cranberries have not all popped and it’s getting too thick, add a bit more water or orange juice.
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Taste for sweetness and flavor at about 10 minutes, and if desired, add in the orange liqueur. This is also a good time to use a wooden spoon or potato masher to break up some of the chunks, depending on the texture you prefer.
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Cook for another 5 minutes, take off heat and let it cool off.
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Makes about 3.5 cups. Once cool, put in jars and refrigerate. Should last 2 – 4 weeks or you can freeze for later use.
NOTES
- Be sure to give the cranberries a rinse and sort through them to look for stems or a random off berry.
- If the berries were in the freezer, you can use them frozen.
- Even though this recipe isn’t for canning, your jam jars should be very clean – either right out of the dishwasher or run under boiling hot water and quickly air dried. The cleaner they are, the better.
NUTRITION
Calories: 97kcal Carbohydrates: 24g Sodium: 1mg Potassium: 48mg Fiber: 2g Sugar: 20g Vitamin A: 30IU Vitamin C: 5.7mg Calcium: 4mg Iron: 0.1mg
