Simple Cranberry Jam

This recipe is for a small batch of jam using fresh cranberries, sugar, water and just a splash of orange juice. Spread it on bread, toast, or crackers, add it to a cheese board, dollop it on cheesecake and yogurt. It offers lots of versatility and it's a great way to use up fresh cranberries.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Course Afternoon Tea, Condiment, Jam

Cuisine American

Servings tbsp

Calories 21 kcal

Equipment

1 Bail Jar

Ingredients

8 oz fresh cranberries
3 tbsp sugar
1 tbsp orange juice
2 fl oz water

Instructions

Wash the cranberries under cold running water.
Put them in a pot, add sugar, orange juice and water.
Bring to a boil, then simmer for 10 minutes. Make sure all the fresh cranberries have 'popped.'
Taste and add more sugar if needed.
If the texture of the jam feels undercooked (too firm), then place the lid on the pot and cook for a further 2-3 minutes or until the texture is to your liking.
Cool and transfer to a Bail jar or similar jar for storage.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tbspCalories: 21kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 0.1gFat: 0.04gSaturated Fat: 0.002gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.01gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.004gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 18mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 14IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 0.05mg

Keyword berries, cranberries, easy, Fall, fruit, Jam, quick, spread

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