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Amish Christmas Jam

Homemade Amish Christmas Jam for Cozy Holiday Mornings

This Homemade Amish Christmas Jam combines tart cranberries and sweet strawberries, making it a festive addition to your holiday spread.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 10 jars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Fruit Base
  • 4 cups fresh cranberries
  • 2 cups chopped strawberries
For Sweetness & Spice
  • 2 cups brown sugar can substitute with granulated sugar or coconut sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg omit if desired
  • 1 teaspoon ground cloves use sparingly
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger can replace with fresh ginger

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • blender

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Amish Christmas Jam
  1. In a slow cooker, combine fresh cranberries, chopped strawberries, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, ground cloves, and ground ginger. Stir until well combined.
  2. Cover the slow cooker and set it to HIGH heat. Cook for 4 hours without stirring.
  3. Blend the mixture until smooth, ensuring some chunks remain for texture.
  4. Let the jam cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
  5. Transfer cooled jam to sterilized jars, store in the fridge or freeze for longer preservation.

Nutrition

Serving: 1jarCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 30gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh cranberries and ripe strawberries. Decorate jars for a perfect gift.

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