Reviewed: Nov. 29, 2007

My first attempt at jam -- came out perfectly. Beautiful color, wonderful flavor, easy to make.

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CJ

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Reviewed: Mar. 17, 2007

I made jars of this for Christmas presents this past year, and everyone loved them! They looked great and were relatively easy to make.

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Lisa

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Home Town: Mount Vernon, Indiana, USA

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Reviewed: Feb. 7, 2007

I scaled this back to a single jar (12 oz) and made it in my bread machine. I couldn't wait for it to cool and gel, so I dipped fresh bread into it and was in heaven. This is a keeper and will be made full-size this year for Christmas gifts!

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Katie S.

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Home Town: Antioch, California, USA

Living In: Terre Haute, Indiana, USA

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Reviewed: Feb. 6, 2007

Delicious! Even sweet enough for those who don't like cranberries. I used about 1/2 the recommended sugar and it was plenty sweet. In addition, I cooked the whole thing for about 30 minutes to make sure the cranberries were adequately soft for spreading. I gave it as gifts for the holidays and I've had requests for the recipe.

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GLowe

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Reviewed: Jan. 25, 2007

I gave this beautify holiday jam out as christmas gifts to co-workers and friends. Everyone loved it. Thanks for the great recipe!

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Menu4Maggie

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Reviewed: Oct. 16, 2006

I made this jam for craft fairs and it was by far the best seller. Excellent for christmas giving. Tastes more like Strawberry than Cranberry.

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Reviewed: Feb. 16, 2006

I LOVED this jam for Christmas gifts! Used 8oz pointsettia jars and it was beautiful. Used 2 lbs of strawberries and 8 cups of sugar, also added 1/2 cup of lemon juice which makes it tarter and redder as well. I got 18 8oz jars out of this recipe.

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the4taals

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Home Town: Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

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Reviewed: Jan. 13, 2006

I made this recipe following CHMGUPTA's suggestions, mainly so I could work with a smaller batch; absolutely yummy!

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Michele

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Reviewed: Dec. 16, 2005

Very, very attractive and YUMMY! I am using as Christmas gifts and I just know that all of my recipients are going to love them. I didn't understand the title "Sparkling" but because of the strawberry seeds, the jam does look like it is sparkling! I also used the "Cranana" jam on this website and was very happy with those results as well. If you try this recipe you will LOVE the results!

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RaleighKls

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Reviewed: Dec. 13, 2005

This recipe I printed off for my mother, who is a jam maker from way back. She made the first batch, loved it so much she went out and got the ingredients to make a second batch. It's wonderful, not only tastes great but is so beautiful in the jars. I took some to work with me at a resturant and people loved it! My mother will be giving it as Christmas gifts.

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Lisa Naulynne

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Reviewed: Dec. 11, 2005

Yum! I like chunkier jam, so I think I'll skip chopping the strawberries next time, but otherwise, a great recipe!

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Reviewed: Oct. 30, 2005

This is amazing!!! I love it and it's beautiful to boot! I didn't follow this exactly - I used 7 c. of fruit total - probably 5 c. strawberry/2 c. cranberry, 7 c. of sugar, one packet of pectin, the juice of two tangerines and one lemon and the zest of the tangerines. The flavor is outstanding. Mine is just coming to cool now (I did a water bath), so I don't know how set it will be with the extra acidic juice, but we use jam a lot in plain yogurt or on pancakes so we don't mind if it's a bit thin. Really, really outstanding!!! Added the next day: the jam is cooled and is definitely set like a jam - not thin at all. And really, really delicious!

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CMHGUPTA

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Reviewed: Dec. 21, 2004

YUM! This is the BEST jam recipe I have ever used. I made it for a craft show, sold out, and got tons of compliments. I have to make another batch today for Christmas baskets. I followed the recipe exactly and got perfect results.

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Reviewed: Nov. 2, 2004

I did not have the best of luck with this recipe - it turned out too grainy. I changed it to 5 cups of strawberries mashed, about a cup of cranberries run through the food processor, 7 cups of sugar and one packet of pectin, oh and a dash of lemon juice, and it came out much better. Had more of a fruity taste, not so sugary. I just don't think I broke down the sugar long enough on the orignal batch.

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AUDRASMITH

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Reviewed: Jan. 26, 2004

I made this recipe in 4 oz jars and gave them away for Christmas with a loaf of bread. I could not believe the compliments-- everyone loved it. I used frozen strawberies instead of fresh. Just as good!

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Reviewed: Jan. 25, 2003

This jam is delicious. It's also convenient because it makes a large amount for many Christmas gifts. I used frozen strawberries and it turned out perfect!

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