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🎄 Christmas Jam (So Good You’ll Keep Making It!) 🎄
A Sweet, Festive Spread Everyone Falls in Love With
❤️ Introduction
I honestly can’t stop making Christmas Jam—and I’m not even mad about it! Every time I bring a jar to work, my coworkers ask for more, the recipe, or both. This jam is bright, festive, sweet with just a hint of tartness, and it tastes like the holidays in a spoon. Best of all? It’s surprisingly easy to make, even if you’ve never made jam before.
If you love homemade treats that impress without stress, this one is a must. And trust me—once you make it, people will keep asking for it, so save this recipe and stay tuned for more ❤️
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📜 A Little History
Fruit preserves have been a holiday tradition for centuries, especially in winter when fresh fruit was scarce. Christmas jam became popular as a festive blend of cranberries, strawberries, citrus, and warm spices, capturing the flavors and colors of the season. It’s often gifted in jars, shared with loved ones, and served at holiday breakfasts and gatherings.
🧾 Ingredients
For the Jam:
12 oz fresh cranberries
16 oz fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup orange juice (fresh or bottled)
Zest of 1 orange
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground cloves (optional)
1 package fruit pectin (or equivalent)
🍳 Method (Overview)
Cook fruit until soft
Add sugar and spices
Thicken with pectin
Jar and cool
Enjoy or gift
🥄 Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Cook the Fruit
In a large pot, combine cranberries, strawberries, orange juice, orange zest, and lemon juice.
Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat.
Simmer 10–15 minutes, stirring often, until cranberries burst and fruit softens.
Step 2: Add Sugar & Spices
Stir in sugar, cinnamon, and cloves.
Bring mixture back to a rolling boil.
Step 3: Thicken the Jam
Add fruit pectin and boil for 1–2 minutes, stirring constantly.
Remove from heat once thickened.
Step 4: Jar the Jam
Carefully spoon jam into clean jars.
Let cool at room temperature.
Refrigerate for storage.
🧠 Helpful Tips
Jam thickens more as it cools
Mash fruit for smoother texture
Adjust sugar to taste
Label jars if gifting
🔄 Variations
Spiced version: Add nutmeg or ginger
Berry blend: Mix in raspberries
Low sugar: Use low-sugar pectin
Chunky: Leave fruit less mashed
❤️ Why Everyone Loves This Jam
✔ Bright holiday flavor ✔ Perfect for gifting ✔ Easy to make ✔ Crowd-pleasing ✔ Smells amazing while cooking
This jam is loved by:
Coworkers
Family & friends
Holiday hosts
Breakfast lovers
Anyone who loves homemade treats
🍞 How to Enjoy Christmas Jam
Spread on toast or biscuits
Swirled into yogurt
Served with cream cheese & crackers
On pancakes or waffles
As a holiday gift in a jar 🎁
🌟 Conclusion
Christmas Jam isn’t just a recipe—it’s a tradition waiting to happen. Sweet, festive, and full of holiday cheer, it’s the kind of homemade treat that brings smiles, sparks conversations, and keeps people asking for more.
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