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I have a passion for cooking, and it's probably my grandmother I can thank for it. She was a marvelous cook who could really stretch a food dollar. All the same, I've had my share of trial and error over the years. Shortly after we were married, my husband and I were invited to a family picnic. I made the prettiest potato salad you'd ever hope to seen. There was only one problem with that dish I was so proud of—I hadn't cooked the potatoes!
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Editor's Note: The processing time listed is for altitudes of 1,000 feet or less. Add 1 minute to the processing time for each 1,000 feet of additional altitude.
Nutritional Facts 1 serving (2 tablespoons) equals 84 calories, trace fat (trace saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, trace sodium, 22 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, trace protein.
Originally published as Christmas Jam in Country Woman July/August 1994, p29
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Reviewed on Dec. 10, 2012 by Digarz
I have made one batch of this jam and I will be making another this weekend. It is WONDERFUL! It is not overly sweet and the flavor is delicious! The strawberry flavor is more pronounced but the cranberries add good flavor as well - and the jam is gorgeous bright red color. This recipe is definitely a keeper and one that I will make each Christmas. I'm also going to stock up on bags of cranberries so I can make it the rest of the year as well!
Reviewed on May. 30, 2012 by rachellestratton
I make this jam every year at Christmas time. It makes a wonderful gift for Christmas.
Reviewed on Dec. 31, 2011 by apple3891
Awesome recipe; I did one batch with 4 lbs of sugar instead of 5 and it turned our better and set up nicely! Thanks for sharing!
Amazing! Wonderful deep red color and grat flavor; I did one batch with 4 lbs of sugar instead of 5 and we actually liked the flavor better and it set up very well! Definitely will make again!
Reviewed on Dec. 27, 2011 by Sarendipity
I made this jam this year to put in breakfast gift baskets for family. It is awsome. I did however add the juice of 2 lemons which is a little extra pectin and gives a little punch to the flavor. It had rave reviews. I also do not process as stated by eberacke because of loss of consistency
Reviewed on Jul. 31, 2011 by eberacke
I make this jam every December as a gift for co-workers. The color is deep red and there are always rave reviews for the flavor. Because I do not want lose the consistency of this jam, I do not process. Be certain to use VERY hot, jars, lids and seals and make sure each lid "pops".
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