Ingredients
Fruits and Flavorings
- 8 ounces cranberries
- 8 ounces strawberries, trimmed and halved or quartered
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Sweetener
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- Combine ingredients: In a small saucepan, add the cranberries, strawberries, lemon juice, and granulated sugar, mixing them together evenly.
- Mash fruits and bring to boil: Use a potato masher to gently crush the fruit mixture to release the juices. Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Simmer and thicken: Reduce the heat to low and allow the jam to simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally until it thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.
- Cool and store: Remove the saucepan from heat and let the jam cool. Transfer the cooled jam into a clean glass jar and store it in the refrigerator.
Notes
- Nutrition information is an estimation and should be used for reference only.
- This jam is a refrigerator-style jam and does not require canning or preservatives.
- Use fresh, ripe berries for the best flavor and texture.
- Allow the jam to cool completely before sealing the jar to maintain freshness.
- Refrigerated jam should be consumed within 2 to 3 weeks for optimal quality.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Jam
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
