Description
This festive Christmas Jam Crockpot Recipe combines fresh cranberries and strawberries with warm spices like allspice, cinnamon, and ginger. Slow-cooked in a crockpot and lightly blended for a perfect jam-like texture, this easy homemade jam is ideal for holiday breakfasts, gifts, or as a flavorful addition to your festive table.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit
- 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
- Zest of one orange or 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Add cranberries, strawberries, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, and all the spices (allspice, cinnamon, and ginger) into the crockpot. Stir all ingredients thoroughly to ensure even distribution.
- Cook in Crockpot: Cover the crockpot and set it to cook on high heat for four hours. Stir the mixture once halfway through the cooking time to prevent sticking and ensure consistent cooking.
- Blend Jam: After cooking, carefully blend the hot fruit mixture using an immersion blender directly in the crockpot or transfer in batches to a countertop blender. Pulse the blender two to three times only to maintain a jam-like chunky texture without pureeing it completely.
- Jar the Jam: Ladle the hot jam into clean, sterilized jars. Wipe the rims to remove any residue and secure the lids lightly to allow cooling without pressure buildup.
- Cool and Refrigerate: Let the jam cool to room temperature on the counter, then refrigerate the jars overnight. This chilling step helps the jam set perfectly before serving.
Notes
- For added citrus brightness, include the optional orange zest or lemon juice before cooking.
- Use clean, sterilized jars to ensure the jam keeps fresh longer.
- Stirring halfway through cooking helps prevent burning and promotes even cooking.
- The blending step is minimal to keep a pleasant chunky texture characteristic of homemade jam.
- This jam should be refrigerated and consumed within 2 to 3 weeks for optimal freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 75
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0.1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 0.2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
