Description
This cozy Christmas Jam Crockpot Recipe combines tart cranberries and sweet strawberries with warm spices, cooked slowly to develop deep flavors. Easy to prepare and perfect for holiday breakfasts or gifting, this jam blends traditional festive ingredients into a vibrant, homemade spread.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit
- 1 ½ pounds cranberries, fresh or frozen
- 1 ½ pounds strawberries, fresh or frozen
Sweeteners
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 ¼ cups light brown sugar
Spices
- 2 teaspoons ground allspice
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
Optional
- Zest of one orange or 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Add cranberries, strawberries, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and all the spices into the crockpot. Stir well to evenly distribute the sugars and spices among the fruit.
- Cook the Jam: Cover the crockpot and cook on high heat for four hours. Remember to stir the mixture once halfway through cooking to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
- Blend to Texture: Once cooked, use an immersion blender directly in the crockpot or carefully transfer the hot mixture to a countertop blender. Pulse the mixture just two to three times until you achieve a jam-like consistency with small fruit chunks.
- Jar the Jam: Ladle the hot jam into clean, sterilized jars. Wipe the rims clean and lightly secure the lids to allow any steam to escape as the jam cools.
- Cool and Store: Let the jars cool to room temperature and then refrigerate overnight. This resting period helps the jam set fully and allows the flavors to meld beautifully before use.
Notes
- Using frozen fruit is convenient and works perfectly if fresh is unavailable.
- For a tangier jam, add the optional orange zest or lemon juice before cooking.
- Ensure jars are properly sterilized to prolong shelf life and maintain safety.
- Stirring midway prevents burning and promotes thorough cooking.
- The jam lasts several weeks refrigerated in sealed containers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0.1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 0.3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
