Crockpot Christmas Jam
Crockpot Christmas Jam combines tart cranberries with sweet strawberries, orange juice, and warm spices like cinnamon and cloves, slow-cooked until thick and spreadable.
8
servings15
minutes4
hours130
kcal4
hours15
minutesIngredients
2 cups cranberries
2 cups strawberries
1 cup orange juice
4 cups sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp cloves
1/2 cup water
1 box pectin
Directions
- In your crockpot, combine cranberries, strawberries, orange juice, sugar, cinnamon, and cloves, stirring to blend thoroughly.
- Cover the crockpot and cook on high for about three to four hours, allowing the fruits to soften and the mixture to thicken.
- After cooking, use an immersion blender to puree the fruit mixture until smooth, ensuring no large pieces remain.
- Add water and pectin to the pureed mixture, stirring well to fully incorporate the ingredients together.
- Set the crockpot on high again, letting the mixture reach a gentle simmer while stirring occasionally.
- Once the jam has thickened to your desired consistency, turn off the crockpot and allow the jam to cool.
- Carefully pour the cooled jam into sterilized jars, sealing them tightly for storage.
- Store the jars in a cool, dark place or refrigerate for up to three weeks after opening.
Nutrition Facts
- Total number of serves: 4
- Calories: 130kcal
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 620mg
- Potassium: 400mg
- Sugar: 8g
- Protein: 6g
- Calcium: 60mg
- Iron: 2mg
This Crockpot Christmas Jam is holiday magic in a jar, bringing together tart cranberries and sweet strawberries with warm spices that fill your home with the most wonderful seasonal aromas. The slow cooker does all the work, gently cooking the fruit until it breaks down into a thick, luscious jam while cinnamon and cloves add that signature holiday warmth. Bright orange juice enhances the fruit flavors and adds natural sweetness, creating a jam that’s perfect for spreading on morning toast, gifting to loved ones, or serving alongside your holiday cheese board.
