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Amish Christmas Jam – Easy Festive Small Batch Holiday Recipe

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Amish Christmas Jam is a sweet-tart, festive jam made with strawberries, cranberries, citrus, and warm spices. It’s a small batch holiday treat perfect for breakfast spreads, gifting, or adding a cozy touch to your holiday table.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups fresh or frozen strawberries, hulled and chopped
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup orange juice, preferably fresh
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional but recommended)
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 (3oz) pouch liquid fruit pectin
  • 1/2 cup chopped apples (optional, Granny Smith recommended)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

Instructions

  1. Wash and hull the strawberries, then chop into 1/2-inch pieces. Rinse cranberries and discard any soft ones. If using apples, peel, core, and chop finely. Zest the orange and squeeze the juice. Measure all ingredients before starting.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine strawberries, cranberries, chopped apples (if using), sugar, orange juice, and orange zest. Stir to mix and let sit for 5 minutes to draw out juices.
  3. Place saucepan over medium heat. Bring mixture to a gentle boil, stirring frequently. Simmer for 10-12 minutes until berries break down and mixture looks glossy. Stir down any foam.
  4. Stir in cinnamon and nutmeg. Simmer for another 3-5 minutes. Pour in liquid fruit pectin while stirring constantly. Boil for 1-2 minutes to thicken. If using vanilla, stir it in now.
  5. Test for doneness by spooning a bit onto a cold plate. Run your finger through it—if it wrinkles and doesn’t flood back, it’s set. If runny, boil for another minute and test again.
  6. Remove saucepan from heat. Ladle hot jam into sterilized jars, leaving 1/4-inch headspace. Wipe rims clean and seal with lids. For long-term storage, process jars in boiling water for 5 minutes. Otherwise, let cool to room temperature and refrigerate.
  7. Let jars cool fully before moving to the fridge. Jam will firm up as it chills. Store sealed jars in refrigerator for up to 3 weeks, or freeze for up to 6 months.

Notes

For a lower-sugar version, substitute half the sugar with Swerve or monk fruit sweetener. Raspberries or blueberries can replace cranberries for a sweeter jam. Add ground cloves or allspice for extra spice. Use the plate test for doneness and stir often to prevent burning. Jam flavor deepens after a couple of days. Store in fridge up to 3 weeks or freeze up to 6 months.

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