Amish Christmas Jam
Amish Christmas Jam is a warmly spiced fruit preserve made with tart cranberries, fresh strawberries, brown sugar, and classic holiday spices. Slow cooking allows the berries to soften and the flavors to deepen before the mixture is blended into a thick, spreadable jam.
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Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon finely ground nutmeg preferably freshly grated
- 16 ounces fresh strawberries tops removed and berries cut into quarters
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 6 cups whole cranberries fresh or frozen
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 2 cups firmly packed brown sugar dark brown preferred
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Place the cranberries, quartered strawberries, packed brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger into the slow cooker.
- Stir the mixture very well so the fruit, sugar, and spices are evenly combined throughout.
- Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook the fruit mixture on HIGH for 4 hours.
- Keep the lid closed during the full cooking time and do not stir, allowing the flavors to concentrate while keeping the proper moisture balance.
- Carefully transfer the cooked fruit mixture to a blender.
- Pulse the mixture just until it reaches a jam-like texture, taking care not to blend it too much, as the texture may become more like cranberry butter.
- For an easier cleanup option, blend the mixture directly in the slow cooker using an immersion blender.
- Allow the jam to cool completely to room temperature.
- As the jam cools, it will become noticeably thicker due to the natural pectin found in the cranberries.
- Once cooled, spoon the jam into jars or place it in an airtight container for storage.
Notes
The jam may be enjoyed while slightly warm and pairs well with toast or yogurt.