Homemade Cranberry Apple Jam: Sweet & Tart Delight

This Cranberry Apple Jam is a delightful blend of tart cranberries and sweet apples, perfect for any occasion.

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Prep Time 2

Cook Time 10

Canning Time 15

Total Time 2 25

Servings: 16 oz

Course: Sauces

Cuisine: American

Calories: 50

For the Jam

4 cups Apples peeled, cored, and diced; choose crisp apples like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith
2 cups Fresh Cranberries provide a tart punch and a natural source of pectin
3 cups Sugar can reduce to 2 cups for low-sugar option
1 medium Lemon Juice juice of 1 lemon (about 2-3 Tbsp)

Optional Add-ins

1 pinch Cinnamon add during the last few minutes of cooking
1/2 cups Oranges substitute half the apples with fresh orange segments for variation

Step-by-Step Instructions for Cranberry Apple Jam

Peel, core, and dice 4 cups of crisp apples into 1/4-inch pieces, then toss with lemon juice.
Combine diced apples with 3 cups of sugar in a bowl, cover, and let sit for at least 2 hours.
In a pot, combine the macerated apple mixture and 2 cups of cranberries. Cook over medium-high heat for about 8-10 minutes.
Remove from heat and ladle hot jam into jars, leaving about 1/4 inch of headspace.
Process jars in a water bath canner for 10 minutes, cool on a towel or rack for 12-24 hours.

Serving: 1ounceCalories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 13gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 20mgSugar: 12gVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 1mg

Using fresh cranberries provides the best flavor. Adjust sugar for a low-sugar version, keeping in mind it may affect texture.

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