Sweet Cranberry Cider Jam
This easy homemade cranberry jam comes together in just minutes and requires only a handful of ingredients. It's easily adaptable to make personalized adjustments, and translates easily to larger quantities if you want to make a bunch for winter gifts.
Servings: 2 cups
Equipment
- 1 medium saucepan
Ingredients
- 12 ounces whole cranberries fresh or frozen
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup spiced apple cider
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon cardamom
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh orange zest
- 1/4 cup fresh squeezed orange juice
Instructions
- Add ingredients to a medium saucepan, stir to combine and dissolve sugar.
- Bring all the ingredients to a boil, then reduce to a low simmer for roughly 20 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally.
- You'll know it is ready when all berries to burst. Then process with an immersion/stick blender for added smoothness.
- Press the jam mixture through a mesh strainer into a medium bowl. You can discard the solids into your compost or waste bin.
- Transfer jam to desired storage container. (Refer to recipe notes at the bottom if you want to preserve in jars for storage or gifting.)
- Cool to room temperature before covering and chilling. Use within 4 weeks.
Notes
If you want to preserve for storage or gifting:
Sterilize glass jars and prepare lids according to manufacturer directions. Leave 1/2 inch headspace in each jar. Wipe rims and seal firmly but not too tight. Water bath in a water bath canner for 15 minutes. Remove and space them a couple inches apart on a clean towel. Cool completely before labeling and storing.