CRANBERRY CHRISTMAS JAM

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Summer isn't the only time of the year to make jam. This Christmas jam uses the best of autumn's harvest - cranberries and apples.

Provided by Renee Pottle

Categories     Jam

Time 35m

Yield 6 half pints

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (12oz.) pkg cranberries, about 3 cups
6 cups peeled, diced apples
1¾ cups water
6 cups sugar
½ tsp ground allspice
½ tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp ground cloves

Steps:

  • Add the cranberries, apples, water, sugar, and spices to a large Dutch oven.
  • Slowly bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat stirring until the sugar is dissolved.
  • Turn the heat up a little and cook rapidly, stirring often to prevent sticking, until the jam reaches the gelling point.
  • Use the plate method to check for gelling or use a digital thermometer. Gelling is reached at 220 degrees or 8 degrees above the boiling point of water.
  • Spoon the hot jam into prepared jars, leaving ¼ inch headspace.
  • Wipe the lip of each jar with a damp paper towel, top the jars with a lid and a lid ring.
  • Process the jars in a water bath canner for 15 minutes. Remove and let cool completely.

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