Christmas Jam
Spread some Christmas cheer with this festive fusion of flavours. Bursting with cranberries, plump strawberries, and a hint of citrus, this homemade jam is fantastic slathered on freshly baked scones, spread on buttery toast, or used as a condiment with roast turkey, or Christmas ham.
How long will it take?
30 minutes
What’s the serving size?
Makes approx. 900 mL
What do I need?
- 150 g fresh or frozen cranberries
- 150 g fresh or frozen strawberries
- 300 g Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
- 150 mL freshly squeezed orange juice
- 2 tsp grated orange zest
- 600 g caster sugar
How do I make it?
- Place a small plate in the fridge to chill.
- Add cranberries, strawberries, apples, orange juice, and orange zest to a large saucepan, cover with a lid and cook over medium heat for 10 minutes or until the apples are soft.
- Reduce heat to low, add sugar and stir until dissolved.
- Increase heat to bring the jam to the boil and cook for 5 minutes, stirring continuously.
- Test the jam by adding a few drops to the chilled plate and then place in the fridge for 30 seconds. Run your finger through the jam – it should not be watery but more gel-like.
- Pour jam into sterilised jars and store in a cool, dry, dark place until opened. Once opened store in the fridge and eat within 6 months.
