With cranberries, apples and a little orange, this is the jam you need to have on hand for the day after Thanksgiving to slather all over the leftover bits of turkey goodness. Not only will your house smell amazing while it’s simmering away on the cook top, this recipe for cranberry apple jam with a hint of orange would be a delicious gift to give around the holidays. It’s simple PERFECT for this time of year.
Ingredients
2 pounds cranberries {I used fresh}
3 Granny Smith apples
1 orange, peeled, seeded and chopped
3 cups sugar
2 cups water
1/2 cup honey
Directions
Combine all the ingredients in a 5 quart sauce pot and slowly bring to a boil, making sure all the sugar dissolves. Bring to a full rolling boil for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat and then skim off any foam with a spoon.
Next, ladle the preserves mixture into hot prepared jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of tops. Wipe the jar rims and threads clean if needed. Cover with 2-piece lids. Screw bands tightly. Place jars on elevated rack in canner and then lower the rack into canner. Make sure the water is covering the jars by about 2 inches. Place the lid on the pot and bring the water to gentle boil.
Process the cranberry apple jam for 10 minutes.
Remove jars and place on a towel to cool. After 24 hours check the seals. If the lid springs back, jam is not sealed and refrigeration is necessary. One recipe makes about {9} 8oz jars
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Sarah says
Is pectin not needed??
Mavis Butterfield says
Nope.
Jan says
Could I just freeze this instead? I have no experience making jam and just wondered if I could freeze the jars and use them as hostess gifts at Christmas. Jan
Mavis Butterfield says
Yes you can.
Wendy Clark says
Just printed out the recipe. Thank you!
Mary says
Super easy recipe. Worked perfectly. The cranberries have pectin so you don’t need to add any.
Mavis Butterfield says
I’m glad you liked it! 🙂
Sarah says
Oh good to know. I cant wait to try! Thanks!
Vivian Blossom says
How many jars does this recipe make?
Mavis Butterfield says
One recipe makes about {9} 8oz jars.
Carrie C says
I’ve been making a similar recipes for a few years now. I’ve learned to bring multiple jars to the family get togethers on Thanksgiving and Christmas because folks fight over it! My stepmom only requests a few jars of it for her Christmas gift. 😉
Deanna L Allen says
This is the bomb! will be making this every year
Julie says
Shelf life?
Mavis Butterfield says
I believe the FDA says 1 year.
Elizabeth Frederick says
Wow, that looks great! Putting on my must do for 2019 list-Goal#1 Love your recipes, thanks for sharing. Merry Christmas!
Mary Jamison says
I made this jam yesterday – easy!!!