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Cranberry Apple Jam

Delicious Cranberry Apple Jam for Holiday Mornings

Experience the delightful flavors of fall with this Homemade Cranberry Apple Jam, a perfect blend of tart cranberries and sweet apples, ideal for holiday mornings.
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Prep Time 2 hours
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 24 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 34 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 50
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Jam Base
  • 4 cups Apples Crisp varieties like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith
  • 2 cups Cranberries Fresh or frozen
  • 3 cups Sugar Adjust to preference
  • 1 none Lemon Juice Fresh
Optional Flavor Boosts
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon For added warmth
  • 1 tablespoon Orange Zest Freshly grated

Equipment

  • Jam Pot
  • Sterilized jars
  • Boiling water bath canner

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Peel, core, and dice apples into 1/4 to 1/2 inch pieces, and toss with lemon juice.
  2. Combine diced apples and sugar in a bowl, cover, and let sit for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  3. Transfer apple mixture to a jam pot, add cranberries, and cook over medium-high heat until boiling.
  4. Cook for about 8-10 minutes until the jam thickens and cranberries burst.
  5. Ladle hot jam into sterilized jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace.
  6. Process jars in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes to ensure shelf stability.
  7. Allow jars to cool completely for 12-24 hours, checking seals before storage.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tablespoonsCalories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 13gPotassium: 30mgSugar: 12gVitamin C: 2mg

Notes

Adjust sweetness gradually and try adding spices for different flavor profiles.

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