Sparkling Holiday Jam Recipe
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Sparkling Holiday Jam

By: ARANDYGAIL 
"This Strawberry-Cranberry Jam is delightful. I looks beautiful in a jar with a ribbon in a Christmas basket."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.8 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (65)

Prep Time:
30 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
50 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 12 - 8 ounce jars
 

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 quarts strawberries, coarsely chopped
  • 1 (12 ounce) package fresh or frozen cranberries, coarsely chopped
  • 2 (2 ounce) packages powdered fruit pectin
  • 1 teaspoon margarine
  • 5 pounds white sugar

Directions

  1. Sterilize jars and lids in boiling water for at least 10 minutes. Let simmer while making jam.
  2. In a large saucepan, combine strawberries, cranberries, pectin, and margarine. Bring to a boil. Stir in sugar, and return to a boil. Cook for 1 minute; remove from heat.
  3. Quickly fill jars to within 1/2 inch from top. Wipe rims clean, and put on lids. Process in a boiling water bath for 5 minutes.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 99 | Total Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 31, 2005 by CMHGUPTA   view full review
This is amazing!!! I love it and it's beautiful to boot! I didn't follow this exactly - I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 26, 2004 by TERRYCHEF   view full review
This jam is delicious. It's also convenient because it makes a large amount for many...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 16, 2006 by the4taals   view full review
I LOVED this jam for Christmas gifts! Used 8oz pointsettia jars and it was beautiful. Used 2...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 12, 2004 by RECIPEHUNTER1   view full review
I made this recipe in 4 oz jars and gave them away for Christmas with a loaf of bread. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 6, 2007 by GLowe   view full review
Delicious! Even sweet enough for those who don't like cranberries. I used about 1/2 the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 28, 2007 by sue walker   view full review
I made this jam for craft fairs and it was by far the best seller. Excellent for christmas...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2004 by BENAUD   view full review
YUM! This is the BEST jam recipe I have ever used. I made it for a craft show, sold out, and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 2, 2004 by AUDRASMITH   view full review
I did not have the best of luck with this recipe - it turned out too grainy. I changed it to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 11, 2005 by CRABBYGIRL   view full review
Yum! I like chunkier jam, so I think I'll skip chopping the strawberries next time, but...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 16, 2005 by RaleighKls   view full review
Very, very attractive and YUMMY! I am using as Christmas gifts and I just know that all of my...

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