Christmas Cranberry-Strawberry Crockpot Jam Recipe

Introduction

This Christmas Jam Crockpot recipe combines tart cranberries and sweet strawberries for a festive, flavorful spread. Made effortlessly in your slow cooker, it’s perfect for holiday breakfasts or gift-giving.

Ingredients

• 1 ½ pounds cranberries, fresh or frozen
• 1 ½ pounds strawberries, fresh or frozen
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 ¼ cups light brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons ground allspice
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon ground ginger
• Optional: zest of one orange or 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions

1. Step 1: Add cranberries, strawberries, both sugars, and spices to the crockpot. Stir to combine all ingredients evenly.
2. Step 2: Cover and cook on high for four hours, stirring once halfway through to prevent sticking and encourage even cooking.
3. Step 3: Blend the hot mixture using an immersion blender or carefully transfer in batches to a countertop blender. Pulse just two to three times to achieve a jam-like texture.
4. Step 4: Ladle the hot jam into clean jars. Wipe the rims clean and secure the lids lightly. Let cool at room temperature.
5. Step 5: Refrigerate the jam overnight before using to allow flavors to develop and the texture to set.

Tips & Variations

• For a citrusy twist, add the zest of one orange or a tablespoon of lemon juice while cooking.
• Use fresh or frozen berries—no need to thaw when adding to the crockpot.
• Adjust sweetness by reducing or increasing the sugars to your taste.
• Try adding a pinch of cloves or nutmeg for a spicier holiday flavor.

Storage

Store the jam in sealed jars in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. For longer storage, freeze portions in airtight containers for up to three months. Reheat gently before serving if desired.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use fresh berries instead of frozen?

Yes, fresh or frozen cranberries and strawberries work equally well in this recipe. If using frozen, no need to thaw before adding to the crockpot.

How thick will the jam be?

The jam will be thick but spreadable, with a slightly chunky texture since you only pulse blend a few times. For smoother jam, blend longer carefully.

Christmas Cranberry-Strawberry Crockpot Jam Recipe

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This Christmas Jam Crockpot Recipe combines fresh or frozen cranberries and strawberries with warm spices to create a deliciously festive homemade jam. Slow-cooked to perfection in a crockpot, this easy recipe requires minimal hands-on time and yields a flavorful spread that’s perfect for holiday breakfasts and gifts.

• Author: Lisa
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 4 hours
• Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
• Yield: Approximately 4 cups of jam 1x
• Category: Condiment
• Method: Slow Cooking
• Cuisine: American
• Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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Fruits

• 1 ½ pounds cranberries, fresh or frozen
• 1 ½ pounds strawberries, fresh or frozen

Sugars

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 ¼ cups light brown sugar

Spices

• 2 teaspoons ground allspice
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon ground ginger

Optional

• Zest of one orange or 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions

1. Combine Ingredients: Add cranberries, strawberries, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, ground allspice, ground cinnamon, and ground ginger into the crockpot. Stir gently to combine all the ingredients evenly.
2. Cook the Mixture: Cover the crockpot and cook on high heat for 4 hours. Stir the mixture once halfway through the cooking time to ensure even cooking and prevent sticking.
3. Blend to Jam Texture: Once cooked, blend the hot mixture using an immersion blender directly in the crockpot or carefully transfer it in batches to a countertop blender. Pulse the blender only 2 to 3 times to achieve a chunky, jam-like consistency.
4. Jar the Jam: Ladle the hot jam into clean, sterilized jars. Wipe the rims of the jars clean to avoid sealing issues, then lightly secure the lids to allow some air escape while cooling.
5. Cool and Refrigerate: Allow jars to cool at room temperature, then refrigerate the jam overnight. This helps the flavors develop and preserves the jam before serving.

Notes

• Use fresh or frozen cranberries and strawberries based on availability; frozen fruit works well and is convenient.
• Adding orange zest or lemon juice adds a bright citrus note but is optional.
• The slow cooking process naturally thickens the jam, but blending carefully preserves a pleasant texture.
• For longer shelf life, consider further processing jars in a boiling water canner if you plan to store at room temperature.
• Store refrigerated jam for up to 2 weeks or freeze for extended storage.

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