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Christmas Cheesecake Cranberry Jam

Elevate your holiday cheesecake with this flavorful Christmas Cheesecake Cranberry Jam. This easy-to-make jam features the perfect balance of tart cranberries, warm spices, and a hint of citrus, transforming a simple dessert into a festive masterpiece.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 50
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups fresh cranberries
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 orange, zest and juice
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch optional
  • 1 tablespoon cold water optional
  • 1 tablespoon orange liqueur optional
  • Pinch of ground cloves optional
  • Splash of vanilla extract optional

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Chilled plate
  • Airtight container
  • Refrigerator

Method
 

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine the cranberries, sugar, orange zest, orange juice, cinnamon stick, and water.
  2. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally to prevent the sugar from burning.
  3. Once the mixture is boiling, reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until the cranberries have burst and the jam has thickened, stirring frequently.
  4. Remove the cinnamon stick from the jam.
  5. To test if the jam is done, place a small spoonful on a chilled plate. If the jam sets up quickly and doesn't run, it's ready. If it's still too thin, continue simmering for a few more minutes.
  6. If the jam is too thin, mix 1 teaspoon of cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of cold water and stir into the jam. Simmer for another minute until thickened.
  7. Let the jam cool completely before storing it in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will continue to thicken as it cools.

Notes

Store leftover cranberry jam in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. For longer storage, you can freeze cranberry jam for up to three months. Thaw it in the refrigerator overnight before using. If the jam is too tart, add a little more sugar to balance the flavors. If the jam is too thick, add a tablespoon of water or orange juice at a time until it reaches the desired consistency.