Description
Cranberry Apple Jam is a delightful sweet-tart spread that captures the essence of fall in each jar. This homemade jam combines fresh cranberries and tart apples, creating a vibrant ruby-red preserve perfect for breakfast toast or as an elegant gift during holiday gatherings. With just a few simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, you can enjoy the rich flavors of this seasonal treat all year round.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- 2 cups tart apples, peeled and chopped
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 cinnamon stick
- ½ cup water
Instructions
- Rinse the cranberries under cold water, then peel, core, and chop the apples into small pieces.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the cranberries, chopped apples, sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon stick, and water. Stir to mix.
- Heat over medium until it begins to boil, stirring occasionally until the cranberries burst.
- Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 20-30 minutes until thickened.
- Let cool slightly before transferring to clean jars; seal tightly when cooled.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 15g
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg