Homemade Christmas Jam

Name: Homemade Christmas Jam
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 12 half-pints.
Ingredients: 3 packages (12 ounces each) frozen pitted dark sweet cherries, thawed and coarsely chopped; 2 cans (8 ounces each) unsweetened crushed pineapple, drained; 1 package (12 ounces) frozen unsweetened raspberries, thawed; 9 cups sugar; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 1/4 cup orange juice; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/4 teaspoon butter; 2 pouches (3 ounces each) liquid fruit pectin

A few years ago, I hit upon the idea of presenting family and friends with baskets of homemade jam as gifts. With cherries, cinnamon and cloves, this smells and tastes like Christmas! —Marilyn Reineman, Stockton, California

Ingredients

3 packages (12 ounces each) frozen pitted dark sweet cherries, thawed and coarsely chopped
2 cans (8 ounces each) unsweetened crushed pineapple, drained
1 package (12 ounces) frozen unsweetened raspberries, thawed
9 cups sugar
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon butter
2 pouches (3 ounces each) liquid fruit pectin

Directions

In a Dutch oven, combine cherries, pineapple and raspberries. Stir in the sugar, juices, cinnamon, cloves and butter. Bring to a full rolling boil over high heat, stirring constantly. Stir in pectin. Continue to boil 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Remove from heat; skim off foam. Ladle hot mixture into 12 hot sterilized half-pint jars, leaving 1/4-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles and adjust headspace, if necessary, by adding hot mixture. Wipe rims. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight.
Place jars into canner with simmering water, ensuring that they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil; process for 5 minutes. Remove jars and cool.

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.

Nutrition Facts

2 tablespoons: 85 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 0 sodium, 22g carbohydrate (21g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.

Originally published as Christmas Jam in Taste of Home Christmas Annual 2010

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Carrie

Feb 28, 2018

I've made this recipe 3-4 times and I love it but it's always soupy. It never seems to set. What am I doing wrong?
virginiacoy

Feb 22, 2017

I received this as a Christmas gift. BEST.JAM.EVER!
WitchGlinda

Jun 29, 2015

My family and friends love it!!!
Lottashore4

Dec 18, 2014

Sets up very well but did not like the after taste that it gave. I think it because of the ground cloves, next time I will put half of what it calls for and see if it is not so overpowering.
Sodbusterswife

Dec 17, 2014

Just made this for Christmas gifts. It is very good and I think the recipients will love it!
pking99

Feb 14, 2013

YUMMY! I made this exactly as recipe states...and it's WONDERFUL. Especially good served warm on french toast or waffles.