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Cranberry Jam Recipe

Cranberries are native to the eastern United States where they were first found growing wild by Native Americans.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cranberry Jam Recipe
Servings: 4
Calories: 269kcal

Equipment

  • Saucepan

Ingredients

  • 1 lb fresh cranberries
  • 1 cup white granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 large apple

Instructions

  • In a medium saucepan, combine all the ingredients, then heat to a simmer.
  • Reduce heat to low, cover with a lid, and gently simmer for 45 to 60 minutes while stirring often. While simmering, keep covered, leaving just a tiny space for the steam to escape. Ensure that it simmers slowly. Stir every now and again.
  • Place the mixture in a blender and blend until smooth.
  • After allowing it fully cool, put to a medium jar. Refrigerate after fully cooling, then tightly cover.
  • This jam will keep in the refrigerator for about 6 weeks without being canned.

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Nutrition

Calories: 269kcal | Carbohydrates: 70g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.4g | Saturated Fat: 0.03g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 144mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 60g | Vitamin A: 93IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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