Christmas Jam (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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A quarter teaspoon of ground cinnamon.
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About four cups (12 ounces) of whole cranberries, fresh or frozen.
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A teaspoon of zest from one orange.
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Half a cup of freshly squeezed orange juice.
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Three-fourths of a cup of white sugar.
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An eighth of a teaspoon of nutmeg, ground.
# Instructions:
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Wash your cranberries, tossing out any bad ones, like those that are squishy or damaged. Put the rest aside.
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Take a medium saucepan, set it to medium heat, and pour in the cranberries, sugar, and orange juice.
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Mix it constantly until the sugar is fully melted and the liquid starts bubbling gently.
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Lower the heat, let it simmer, and stir now and then for about 10 minutes. The cranberries will pop, and the texture will get thicker, like jam.
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Take the saucepan off the heat, then mix in the orange zest, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
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Pour the jam into a clean mason jar. Let it cool down before covering the jar with a lid and putting it away.
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Pop the sealed jar into the fridge, where it'll last for a month, or freeze it for up to three months.
# Notes:
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This festive spiced jam is perfect for breakfast spreads or as a thoughtful holiday gift. The tart cranberries paired with warm spices make it a crowd-pleaser.
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Enjoy it spread on toast, pancakes, or baked goods. It's also perfect on a snack board with crackers and cheese during the holidays.
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It keeps fresh for a month in the fridge, or you can freeze it and use it within three months.