Cranberry Jam -15 minute (2024)

This super easy homemade cranberry jam recipe is ready in just under 15 minutes. Yes, less than 15 min! It is made with 1 or 2 cups of cranberries and a couple more, straightforward ingredients. A truly versatile cranberry preserve that is also nutritionally rich and a true immune system booster and you do not need to add pectin.

Here is my comeback recipe after a good few months of not finding the time to post a new recipe. As some of you know, I was pretty caught up with the complete re-make from scratch of my kitchen. It is all done and ready now and I am super happy.

I am sure it will all feel amazing soon once I get a grip on where everything is. It was me that arranged it, haha, but ... you know what I mean, right? A new kitchen and an older brain .... hmmm, such a combo!

I cannot believe that my last post was also a jam recipe, it was an autumn elderberry jam which is absolutely amazing too. My next jam recipe will be a kumquat jam recipe which I absolutely love so, stay tuned.

💭 Why this jam recipe works?

• because cranberries are in season around holiday times so it is fun to make around the Christmas holidays. However, cranberries can be purchased frozen and made into a jam all throughout the year.
• I do make it in small batches a few times throughout the year (max 1kg/2.2lb of fruit) because I do like it freshly made but also because I add significantly less sugar so it will not last as much as the one that has a 1:1 ratio of fruit : sugar.
• it is the perfect recipe if you are looking for fresh, quick, and delish cranberry recipes, this is one to make. It only requires 2-5 ingredients but in principle is fruit simmered with sugar.
• this cranberry jam recipe has that perfectly balanced flavors and tartness/ sweetness making it the perfect topping for these mini pancakes cereal or any breakfast you may think of including Dutch baby pancakes.
• no fancy equipment is needed to make this cranberry jam recipe
• it cooks realy fast no pectin is needed for this jam recipe as cranberries are naturally high in pectin.

If you like making homemade jams, have you ever thried making a chilli jam? Check out this wonderful chili and ginger jam recipe which pairs really well with Goats Cheese Tartlets if onion chutney isn't your thing.

🥘 What you need

Here are the 5 ingredients you will need for this recipe.

• Fresh cranberries ( frozen or dried can also be used).
• Cane sugar - it is not as sweet as the caster sugar but add more if needed.
• Lemon rind - orange zest can also work really well in this recipe.
• Cinnamon - I used sticks but ground cinnamon can also be used.
• Rose water (this is optional) - this can be subbed by water or orange juice

See the recipe card for exact quantities and some useful notes and tips.

🔪 How to make this recipe?

1) Gather all ingredients - the cranberries should be washed and ready.

2) Place a pan on medium fire and add all ingredients.

3) Cook and stir occasionally, keep an eye on it, and please don't go away or far from it.

4) - Once reached the right consistency, the jam is ready to be stored.

Cranberry jam is super quick and easy to make. Anyone can give this a go. If you have that extra bag or bags of cranberries left over from Thanksgiving or the Christmas period, this is what you should do rather than waste them.

❓FAQs

👪 How do I use cranberry jam?

Cranberry jam can make a superb addition to many dishes.

This delicious cranberry preserve makes the perfect accompaniment to all your favorite treats - starting with a

• morning toast,
• waffles and going all the way to
• an evening cheese board. This scrumptious jam will add a hint of flavor that pairs wonderfully with any dish and not to mention the vibrant color! Simply wonderful.
• This Jam And Fresh Fruit Tartlets is a wonderful recipe you could use for this cranberry preserve.
• it works well as a cheesecake topping.

🤹‍♂️ Variations

Cranberry jam is pretty versatile despite asking for just 4-5 ingredients at one time, but here are some ideas and what I do sometimes for variety.

• Make it spicy - add some chili flakes while cooking to bring heat into the dish;
• Make it exotic - add ginger, fresh turmeric, black pepper, and/or pineapple chunks;
• Add nuts or seeds - add walnuts, whole almonds or chia, and sunflower seeds - these can be added right at the end (1 minute before taking it off the heat)
• Add coconut for extra flavor - desiccated coconut is the best option - just a couple of tablespoons for a different level.

📦 Storage

The jam will last up to 8 months if sealed properly in sterilized jars but if you are making just a small batch for immediate use, keep it in a jar or in an airtight container refrigerated and use it as many times as it lasts. It will last up to 1 month refrigerated.

📌 Recipes this cranberry preserve would go well with

• Apple bake oats
• Brussels Sprouts, Cranberries, And Bacon Salad
• Waffle, Quail Eggs, Bacon , And Maple Syrup Lush Breakfast
• Homemade Burgers With Mint And Cumin Yoghurt Sauce
• Delicious Giant Lamb Burger
• Carrot and Butternut Squash Pancakes

⭐ Other jam recipes you might consider making

• Rhubarb and Gin Jam
• Simple Elderberry Jam (3 Ingredients)
• Perfect quince jam

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