Description
A delightful homemade cranberry jam bursting with tartness and warm spices, perfect for the holiday season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces fresh cranberries
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the fresh cranberries, sugar, and water over medium heat.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring frequently until the cranberries burst and the mixture thickens, about 10-15 minutes.
- Stir in the cinnamon, vanilla extract, and nutmeg.
- Remove from heat and let the jam cool slightly.
- Transfer the jam to sterilized jars, allowing it to cool completely before sealing tightly.
Notes
Select fresh cranberries for the best flavor. Properly sterilize your jars for longer freshness. Adjust sweetness by reducing sugar as needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Preserves
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg