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Cranberry Apple Jam

Cranberry Apple Jam: Easy No-Pectin Delight for Your Pantry

This Cranberry Apple Jam blends fresh cranberries and apples for a delightful preserve, perfect for toast or gifting.
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Prep Time 2 hours
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Jam
  • 4 cups Apples Crisp varieties like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith
  • 12 ounces Fresh Cranberries Frozen cranberries can be used
  • 2-3 cups Sugar Adjust based on desired sweetness
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Fresh or bottled

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl
  • sharp knife
  • cutting board
  • large jam pot
  • water bath canner
  • jar tongs
  • clean cloth

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Begin by peeling, coring, and dicing your apples into 1/4-inch pieces.
  2. Toss the diced apples with lemon juice and sugar in a mixing bowl, cover, and macerate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
  3. Transfer the macerated apples into a large jam pot along with fresh cranberries.
  4. Cook the mixture over medium-high heat for 6-10 minutes, stirring frequently until cranberries pop and mixture thickens.
  5. Ladle the hot jam into prepared jars, leaving 1/4 inch of headspace, and wipe the rims.
  6. Process filled jars in a simmering water bath canner for 10 minutes.
  7. Remove jars and let cool completely, ensuring seals are firm after 12-24 hours.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tablespoonsCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 25gPotassium: 10mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin C: 10mg

Notes

For optimal texture, avoid doubling the batch. You can tweak sugar levels and add spices like cinnamon for a variant flavor.

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