Crockpot Christmas Jam Delight (Print)
A festive homemade jam with cranberries, spices, and fruits, prepared in a crockpot.
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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1 cup fresh cranberries
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1 cup chopped strawberries
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1 cup chopped apples, peeled and cored
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1 cup sugar
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1 cup light brown sugar, packed
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1 teaspoon cinnamon
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1 teaspoon ground ginger
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1 teaspoon ground cloves
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1 cup orange juice
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Zest of 1 orange
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1 packet (1.75 oz) fruit pectin (e.g., Sure Jell)
# Directions:
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Rinse the cranberries thoroughly, removing any stems or damaged berries. Chop the strawberries and apples into small pieces.
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In your crockpot, combine the cranberries, strawberries, chopped apples, sugar, light brown sugar, cinnamon, ground ginger, ground cloves, orange juice, and orange zest. Stir well to coat evenly.
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Sprinkle the fruit pectin over the mixture but do not stir. Allow it to sit for 5-10 minutes to partially dissolve.
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Gently stir the mixture until the pectin is fully integrated and everything is combined.
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Cover the crockpot with its lid and set it on low heat. Cook for 6-8 hours, stirring occasionally every hour, until the mixture thickens and the fruits break down.
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After cooking, check the consistency. For a smoother texture, use a potato masher or an immersion blender as desired.
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Turn off the crockpot and let the jam cool for 30 minutes.
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Pour the jam into clean, sterilized jars, leaving some headspace, and seal tightly. Let cool to room temperature before refrigerating.
# Notes:
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Ensure all jars are properly sterilized to prevent contamination.