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Cranberry Jam

4.5

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Cooks' note:

Jam can be made 4 days ahead and chilled, covered.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    1 hr

  • Yield

    Makes about 2 cups

Ingredients

1 (12-oz) bag fresh or frozen cranberries (not thawed; 3 1/2 cups)
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
1 cup water

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Bring all ingredients to a boil in a 2-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 20 minutes (jam will continue to thicken as it cools).

    Step 2

    Force jam through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl, discarding skins and seeds. Cool, stirring occasionally.

TagsJamSpreadsSauceCranberryBerryFruitNut FreeDairy FreeVegetarianVeganGluten Free5 Ingredients or FewerEasyQuickSimmerThanksgivingWinterGourmet
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