Description
This festive Christmas Jam Crockpot Recipe combines fresh cranberries and strawberries with warm spices and sugars for a flavorful, easy-to-make holiday jam. Slow-cooked gently in a crockpot, this jam has a perfect spreadable consistency after a quick blend, making it a wonderful addition to holiday breakfasts or gifts.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits
- 1 ½ pounds cranberries, fresh or frozen
- 1 ½ pounds strawberries, fresh or frozen
Sugars
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 ¼ cups light brown sugar
Spices
- 2 teaspoons ground allspice
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
Optional Ingredients
- Zest of one orange or 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Add cranberries, strawberries, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, ground allspice, ground cinnamon, and ground ginger to the crockpot. Stir thoroughly to mix all ingredients evenly.
- Cook in Crockpot: Cover the crockpot and cook the mixture on the high setting for four hours. Be sure to stir the fruit and sugar blend once halfway through cooking to ensure even heat distribution and prevent sticking.
- Blend the Jam: When cooking is complete and the mixture is hot, use an immersion blender directly in the crockpot or transfer the mixture in batches to a countertop blender. Pulse two to three times gently to create a jam-like texture without liquefying completely.
- Jar the Jam: Ladle the hot jam carefully into clean jars. Wipe the rims of jars to remove any residue, then secure lids lightly to allow air circulation.
- Cool and Store: Allow the jars to cool at room temperature. Once cooled, refrigerate the jam overnight to fully set and develop flavor before serving.
Notes
- Using fresh or frozen fruit works equally well; no need to thaw frozen berries before cooking.
- Adding orange zest or lemon juice enhances the brightness and balances the sweetness, but it’s optional.
- Stirring halfway through cooking prevents the jam from sticking and ensures even softening of the fruit.
- Pulse blending gently keeps small fruit pieces intact, giving the jam a pleasant texture.
- Store jam in the refrigerator and consume within 2-3 weeks for optimal freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons (about 40g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0.1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
