Description
Experience the warmth of autumn with this Spiced Apple Cranberry Jam Spread, where sweet apples and tart cranberries create a harmonious blend of flavors. Enhanced with aromatic cinnamon and cloves, this delightful jam is perfect for toast, desserts, and cheese platters. Ideal for holiday gatherings or cozy evenings, this recipe is easy to make and will leave your kitchen smelling heavenly.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh apples (peeled, cored, and chopped)
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/4 cup pectin (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse cranberries under cold water and discard any blemished ones.
- Peel, core, and chop apples into small chunks.
- In a large pot, combine apples, cranberries, sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, and cloves. Stir until well mixed.
- Cook over medium heat until the mixture starts to bubble (about 15-20 minutes), stirring occasionally.
- If using pectin for a thicker consistency, add it according to package instructions once bubbling begins.
- Test the consistency by placing a spoonful on a chilled plate; if it holds shape without running too quickly, it's ready.
- Pour hot jam into sterilized jars and seal tightly while cooling upside down.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 40
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg