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Cranberry Jam
Cranberry Jam
"Super easy homemade cranberry jam recipe can be ready in less than 15 minutes. Yes, less than 15 min! It is made with 1 or 2 cups of cranberries and a couple more, straightforward ingredients. A truly versatile jam that is also nutritionally rich and a true immune system booster. This quick and simple cranberry jam is made with only 5 ingredients and makes a perfect addition to many dishes, it makes the perfect gift for family and friends. "
Serves10
Preparation Time2 min
Cooking Time13 min
Cooking MethodSlow Cooker
Ingredients
- 500 g fresh cranberries (5 cups)
- 150 g cane sugar (¾ cup) add 200 g if you like it sweet
- 1 large cinnamon stick
- 2 tablespoons rose water optional - alternatively plain water
- 1 tablespoon orange and lemon zest
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Wash and get the cranberries ready - ideally wash ahead of time so these are nice and dry when making the jam. No worries if they are wet.
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Put the ingredients (cranberries, cane sugar a tiny pinch of salt, rose water, orange zest or peel and the cinnamon stick in a large enough pan over a low heat.
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Simmer for 12-13 minutes until the cranberries have softened and have a thick texture.
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While still cooking or wright after cooking has been finalised and you have turned the heat off, spoon the jam into a 400g sterilised jar and seal. See in this quince jam recipe under the FAQs how to sterilise preserve jars.
