Highbush Cranberry Jam

Name: Highbush Cranberry Jam
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 3-4 half-pints.
Ingredients: 7-1/2 cups highbush cranberries; 3/4 cup water; 2 cups sugar; 1 tablespoon grated orange zest; 2 tablespoons orange juice; 3/4 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Although not true cranberries, highbush cranberries also have tart red fruits that can be used in cooking. This is a lovely spread with mouthwatering tangy flavor.—Evelyn Gebhardt, Kasilof, Alaska

Ingredients

7-1/2 cups highbush cranberries
3/4 cup water
2 cups sugar
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
2 tablespoons orange juice
3/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Directions

In a large covered kettle, simmer cranberries and water for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally. Press berries through a strainer; discard skins. Strain mixture through a double layer of cheesecloth (juice will drip through; discard or set aside for another use). Measure 6 cups of the pulp that remains in the cheesecloth and place in the kettle. Add remaining ingredients. Simmer, uncovered, for 30-40 minutes, stirring frequently. Pour into freezer containers. Cool. Refrigerate or freeze.

Nutrition Facts

2 tablespoons: 80 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 1mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 1g fiber), 0 protein.

Originally published as Highbush Cranberry Jam in Taste of Home October/November 1995

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krisody

Dec 12, 2014

Delicious! I replaced the water with cranberry juice, the sugar with real maple syrup, and merely squished the berries rather than straining them.