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Four Fruits Cranberry Jam Recipe

Every cook gets on a kick every now and then. Right now I'm on jam. This one strikes a great balance between the tartness of the cranberries and the sweetness of the sugar.

 

Four Fruits Cranberry Jam Recipe

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Make and can this jam for gifts at Thanksgiving.


 
 



Ingredients
By Measure
1 Gallon Cranberries - Fresh or Frozen
1 Green Apple - Core Removed
1 Orange
2 Cups Blackberries - Fresh or Frozen
4 Cups Sugar
1 Cinnamon Stick
1 Star Anise - Optional
1 1" Piece of Ginger - Optional

 
 


Preparation

  1. In a food processor chop the apple, the entire orange and the blackberries with 1 cup of the sugar until finely chopped.
  2. In a stainless steel pot add all the ingredients and bring to a boil over medium-high heat making sure to stir often.
  3. Boil for 10 minutes, then remove the cinnamon stick and the star anise and ginger if using.
  4. Pour in sterilized jars and seal according to the jar manufacturer's instructions.


  5. NOTE: Taste before pouring into jars so you can adjust the sweetness to your taste.

    NOTE: For a slightly spicier jam add a 2" piece of cinnamon to each jar before pouring the jam in.