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Homemade Cranberry Jam

Homemade Cranberry Jam (3 Ingredients)

This easy to make homemade jam using fresh seasonal and cranberries needs only 3 ingredients and comes together in 15 minutes. It is a fabulous spread to enjoy on your favorite bread, muffins, sandwiches, on crackers etc.
Course condiment
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Author Vanitha Bhat

Ingredients

  • 8 cups cranberries
  • 3 ½ cups sugar adjust to taste
  • Lemon juice from ½ to 1 lemon

Instructions

  1. Wash and drain fresh cranberries.

  2. To make this quick jam, place the washed and drained cranberries and sugar (start with 3 cups of sugar initially) in a wide and deep saucepan.

  3. Heat on high heat, stirring often until the sugar melts and the cranberries start to cook; you can sprinkle some water to help the sugar to melt if needed.
  4. Once it comes to a boil, reduce the heat to medium low and continue to cook, mashing the cranberries using a flat ladle or even a potato masher.

  5. Stir in lemon juice, do a taste test and if needed add a bit more sugar. The amount of sugar depends upon the cranberries. Some cranberries are more sour that they will need more sugar.

  6. In about 15 to 20 minutes, when the cranberry jam is thick and almost gel like, remove from heat.
  7. Let cool completely before storing in dry glass jars. The jam will thicken as it cools.
  8. Enjoy as a spread with bread/toast, muffins, quick breads, with dosas, in sandwiches etc.
  9. Refrigerate bottled cranberry jam to maintain its freshness and every time you use it, it has to be a dry spoon or butter knife.
  10. Enjoy and Happy Eating!

Recipe Notes

  • Adjust the amount of sugar according to the tartness of the cranberries.
  • You can use fresh or frozen cranberries for this jam.
  • Store in the refrigerator and always use a clean and dry spoon whenever reaching out for the jam to use with your meals.
  • Enjoy and Happy Eating!