Christmas Cranberry Strawberry Spiced Crockpot Jam Recipe
This festive Christmas Jam Crockpot Recipe combines tart cranberries and sweet strawberries with warm spices, slow-cooked to create a luscious, homemade jam perfect for holiday breakfasts or gifts. The slow cooker method hands you a hands-off approach to make a delightful jam with minimal effort and maximum flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: About 4 cups (approximately 2 standard 8-ounce jars) 1x
- Category: Breakfast, Condiments, Spreads
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits
- 1 ½ pounds cranberries, fresh or frozen
- 1 ½ pounds strawberries, fresh or frozen
Sweeteners
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 ¼ cups light brown sugar
Spices
- 2 teaspoons ground allspice
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
Optional
- Zest of one orange or 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Add cranberries, strawberries, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, ground allspice, ground cinnamon, and ground ginger to the crockpot. Stir everything together until well mixed.
- Cook in Crockpot: Cover the crockpot with the lid and cook on high for four hours. Stir the mixture once halfway through the cooking time to ensure even heating and prevent sticking.
- Blend Jam: Once cooked, blend the hot fruit mixture using an immersion blender directly in the crockpot or transfer in batches to a countertop blender. Pulse two to three times to achieve a chunky, jam-like texture without over-blending.
- Jar the Jam: Ladle the hot jam into clean sterilized jars carefully. Wipe the rims of the jars clean, then secure the lids lightly but not tightly to allow cooling.
- Cool and Store: Allow jars to cool at room temperature, then refrigerate the jam overnight before serving to let the flavors meld and the jam to set properly.
Notes
- You can use fresh or frozen cranberries and strawberries without thawing; frozen works very well.
- Using an immersion blender provides more control over jam consistency.
- Optional citrus zest or lemon juice adds brightness and acidity to balance sweetness.
- Store jam in the refrigerator and consume within 2-3 weeks for best freshness.
- Ensure jars are clean and sterilized to prevent spoilage.
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