Capture the essence of Christmas with this delightful Spiced Christmas Jam. The combination of cranberries, apples, and warm spices will fill your kitchen with the scents of the holiday season. Spread it on your morning toast or share it as a festive gift with loved ones.

Ingredients: 4 cups cranberries. 2 apples, peeled, cored, and chopped. 1 orange, zested and juiced. 2 cups granulated sugar. 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon. 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves. 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg. 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice. 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger.

Instructions: In a large pot set over medium heat, combine cranberries, chopped apples, orange zest, and orange juice. Add the spices cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, allspice, and ginger and the granulated sugar. Once the fruit is soft and the mixture has thickened, bring the mixture to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. To get the desired consistency, gently mash the fruit with a potato masher. Take it off the stove and give it some time to cool. Leaving about 1/4-inch headspace at the top of each jar, transfer the spiced Christmas jam to the sterilized jars. To ensure proper sealing, make sure the jars are tightly sealed and process them for 10 minutes in a water bath canner. After taking the jars out of the canner, allow them to cool fully before storing them in a cool, dark location. Savor your homemade Spiced Christmas Jam as a thoughtful holiday gift, or use it as a topping for desserts!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes