Description
A festive homemade jam that tastes like Christmas in every spoonful. Perfect for gifting or spreading on your favorite holiday treats.
Ingredients
Scale
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12 oz (340 g) fresh cranberries
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1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
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½ cup (120 ml) orange juice
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1 tablespoon orange zest
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½ teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 tablespoon water (optional, for thinning)
Instructions
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Rinse cranberries and discard any soft ones.
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Add cranberries, sugar, and orange juice to a saucepan and warm over medium heat.
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Stir in orange zest and vanilla, then simmer 10–12 minutes.
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Mash cranberries gently as they soften to reach desired consistency.
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Remove from heat and thin with 1 tablespoon water if needed.
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Cool 15–20 minutes, transfer to jars, and refrigerate.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 25mins