Sweet Spiced Jam (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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4 cups (12 ounces) of cranberries, either fresh or frozen.
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1/2 cup fresh-squeezed orange juice.
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3/4 cup white sugar.
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The zest of one orange, finely grated.
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1/8 teaspoon of nutmeg, ground.
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1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, ground.
# Instructions:
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Run the cranberries under water and pick out any damaged or bad ones. Put the good ones aside for later.
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In a medium pot over medium heat, toss in the cranberries, sugar, and orange juice.
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Keep whisking until the sugar's fully dissolved, and the mixture just begins to boil gently.
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Turn the heat down and let it cook for around 10 minutes while stirring now and then. The berries will pop open, and the mixture will start looking like jam.
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Take the pot off the heat and stir in the cinnamon, nutmeg, and orange zest.
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Spoon the warm jam into a clean jar (a pint-sized one works well). Let it cool down completely before sealing it up.
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Pop the sealed jar into the fridge where it’ll stay good for up to a month, or freeze it for as long as 3 months.
# Notes:
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Sweet and tangy with a hint of spice, this spread’s perfect for holiday mornings or as a cheerful homemade gift.
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Try it on toast, waffles, or baked treats. It’s also great with a cheese board for a festive appetizer.
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Keeps for a month in the fridge or up to three months in the freezer, so you can enjoy it throughout the season.