Cranberry Jam Recipe
A sweet and tangy homemade cranberry jam made with fresh cranberries, sugar, and orange zest. Perfect for spreading, gifting, or topping desserts.
Ingredients
- 12 oz (340g) fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (120ml) water
- 1/4 cup (60ml) orange juice
- 1 tsp orange zest
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse the cranberries and remove any soft or damaged ones.
- In a medium saucepan, combine cranberries, sugar, water, and orange juice.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries begin to pop (about 10 minutes).
- Reduce the heat to low and simmer for another 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until the mixture thickens.
- Stir in the orange zest and vanilla extract, if using.
- Remove from heat and let the jam cool to room temperature.
- Transfer the jam to sterilized jars and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
- For a smoother jam, use an immersion blender to puree the mixture before adding the orange zest.
- Adjust the sugar to taste if you prefer a less sweet jam.
- This recipe can be canned using proper sterilization methods for longer storage.