Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the fresh cranberries, raspberries, granulated sugar, orange zest, orange juice, and fresh lemon juice. Stir to coat the fruit. Tuck the whole cinnamon stick into the center.
- Place the pan over medium heat. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to a steady simmer. Cook for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries have popped and the mixture has thickened.
- Place a small spoonful of jam on a plate that has been chilled in the freezer. Let it sit for 1 minute. If the jam wrinkles when you nudge it with your finger, it's ready. If not, cook for another 5 minutes and test again.
- Remove the jam from the heat and carefully remove the cinnamon stick. Let the jam cool in the pot for 10 minutes. Ladle into sterilized glass jars, leaving 1/4 inch (1/2 cm) of headspace. Seal and let cool completely.
Notes
Don't scorch the sugar: Keep the heat on a medium-low simmer and stir periodically.
Don't skip the freezer test: This is the most reliable way to know your jam is ready.
Sterilize your jars: To ensure your jam lasts, run them through a hot dishwasher cycle or boil them in water for 10 minutes.
Zest before you juice: It's much easier to zest a whole orange than a juiced one.
Don't skip the freezer test: This is the most reliable way to know your jam is ready.
Sterilize your jars: To ensure your jam lasts, run them through a hot dishwasher cycle or boil them in water for 10 minutes.
Zest before you juice: It's much easier to zest a whole orange than a juiced one.
