Cranberry Jam
Easy Cranberry Jam made with cranberries, sugar, and water. Sweet, simple, and great for spreading on toast or giving as holiday gifts.
Servings: 18 servings
Equipment
- medium saucepan
- clean jar or container with lid
Ingredients
- 4 cups whole fresh cranberries
- 1 to 2 cups packed brown sugar (see notes)
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- Add the cranberries, brown sugar, and water to a medium saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat.4 cups whole fresh cranberries, 1 to 2 cups packed brown sugar, 1 cup water
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to a low boil and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Taste the mixture. If you want it sweeter, add more sugar.
- Reduce the heat to the lowest setting and cook for another 10 to 15 minutes, stirring constantly until thickened.
- Remove from heat and let the jam cool in the pan for 30 minutes.
- Transfer to a clean jar or container. Store in the refrigerator for up to a few weeks.
Notes
🥡 STORAGE
- Refrigerate the jam in a clean, airtight jar for up to a few weeks.
- Keep the jam chilled at all times for best quality.
♨️ REHEATING
- Warm small amounts gently in a saucepan over low heat.
- Microwave in a microwave-safe bowl in short bursts until loosened.
❄️ FREEZING
- Freeze in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.
- Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before using.
💡 TIPS FOR BEST RESULTS
- Stir constantly during the final 10 to 15 minutes to prevent scorching.
- Taste first so you can adjust the sugar to your preferred sweetness.
- Cool completely before sealing the jar to avoid condensation.
🍳 ALTERNATE COOKING METHODS
- Slow cooker: Cook on high for 2 to 3 hours, stirring every 30 minutes.
- Instant Pot: Cook on manual high pressure for 2 minutes, then natural release for 10 minutes and stir until thickened on sauté mode.
♻️ LEFTOVERS
- Spread leftovers on toast, biscuits, or English muffins.
- Stir into yogurt, oatmeal, or cottage cheese.
- Use as a filling for thumbprint cookies or bars.
📝 NOTES
- This recipe yields about 2¼ cups of jam.
- Start with 1 cup of sugar for a cranberry sauce level of sweetness. Increase up to 2 cups for a sweeter jam.
- This jam makes a great holiday gift.
- The batch size is easy to double for bigger gatherings.
- Play with flavors like citrus or spices to make it your own.
- Let it cool fully before storing to maintain the best texture.
- This recipe was originally published as a contributor post by Soliloquy Of Food & Such.
Nutrition
Serving: 2tablespoons | Calories: 57kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.03g | Saturated Fat: 0.002g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 34mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 13IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 0.1mg
