Christmas Jam (Pectin Version)

HeatherFeather's Note:

posted by request - I haven't tried this one yet. Adapted from Taste of Home magazine. NOTE: This recipe assumes knowledge of proper hot water bath canning techniques. Makes approximately 14 half pints.

• Total Time: 50 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 14 half pi ...

• 2 (20 ounce) packagesfrozen strawberries or 2 ½ quarts fresh strawberries , hulled
• 1 lb cranberries , fresh or frozen
• 5 lbs granulated sugar
• 2 (3 ounce) envelopes liquid fruit pectin

Directions:

1. Using a food processor, grind up the berries until smooth.
2. Place in a large stockpot with sugar and pectin and stir to coat.
3. Bring to a full, rolling boil and keep it boiling for 1 minute (use a timer) stirring the entire time.
4. Remove from heat immediately and let cool 5 minutes (use the timer again).
5. Skim off any foam that has risen to the top.
6. Pour into clean, hot, sterilized canning jars, leaving 1/4" space at the top of each jar.
7. Put on caps and process 15 minutes in a hot water canning bath.
8. Remove from canning bath with sterile canning tongs and let cool upside down overnight, making sure each jar has properly sealed.

Reviews

[Calee]

Outstanding recipe for strawberry/cranberry jam. I make this every year. Love the stuff. I used fresh strawberries, pureed them in the food processor, measured 4 1/2 cups of strawberry puree, 1 pound bag of frozen cranberries(thawed) and used 2 packages of powdered fruit pectin.(57g pkgs) I added the pectin after the fruit had come to a boil. I used 12 cups of sugar. Its best to use a very large pot so there is room for expansion. A full rolling boil is one that can't be stirred down. Thanks Heather for sharing this recipe.

[soonerchick]

sweet strawberry taste with a touch of tartness-very,very good with a beautiful red color!! i got 13 half pints when i made this. a great recipe to give at christmas and through out the year!thank you for a wonderful recipe.

[Alliebaba]

I forgot to rate this. I have made it the last two Christmas' and it's wonderful. It's part of my yearly gift giving now. Easy to make and tastes fabulous.