Christmas Cranberry-Strawberry Crockpot Jam Recipe
This festive Christmas Jam Crockpot Recipe combines tart cranberries and sweet strawberries with warm spices like allspice, cinnamon, and ginger. Slow-cooked to perfection in a crockpot, it yields a delicious, slightly chunky jam that’s perfect for holiday breakfasts, gifting, or adding a seasonal touch to your desserts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 cups of jam (about 2 standard 8 oz jars) 1x
- Category: Jam
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit
- 1 ½ pounds cranberries, fresh or frozen
- 1 ½ pounds strawberries, fresh or frozen
Sugars
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 ¼ cups light brown sugar
Spices
- 2 teaspoons ground allspice
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
Optional
- Zest of one orange or 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Add cranberries, strawberries, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, ground allspice, cinnamon, and ginger into the crockpot. Stir gently to fully incorporate all ingredients.
- Cook the Jam: Cover the crockpot and set it to cook on high heat for four hours. Halfway through the cooking time, stir the mixture once to ensure even cooking and prevent sticking.
- Blend the Mixture: Once cooked, use an immersion blender directly in the crockpot or transfer the mixture in batches to a countertop blender. Pulse two to three times to achieve a jam-like texture with some fruit chunks remaining.
- Jar the Jam: Ladle the hot jam into clean sterilized jars. Wipe the rims to remove any residue, then lightly secure the lids to allow some air to escape as the jam cools.
- Cool and Store: Let the jars cool to room temperature. Once cooled, refrigerate overnight to allow the jam to set properly before serving or gifting.
Notes
- For a citrusy twist, add orange zest or lemon juice to brighten the flavor.
- Use fresh or frozen berries without thawing; the cooking time remains the same.
- Make sure jars are properly cleaned to ensure preservation and avoid spoilage.
- This jam keeps well refrigerated for up to two weeks.
- Adjust sugar quantities to taste if you prefer a less sweet jam.
Keywords: Christmas jam, crockpot jam, cranberry jam, strawberry jam, slow cooked jam, holiday recipes
