Christmas Cranberry Strawberry Jam in the Crockpot Recipe
This Christmas Jam Crockpot Recipe is a cozy and easy way to make delicious homemade berry jam perfect for the holiday season. Combining fresh or frozen cranberries and strawberries with warm spices like allspice, cinnamon, and ginger, this slow-cooked jam brings festive flavors together effortlessly in your crockpot. It’s a delightful spread to enjoy on toast, biscuits, or as a festive gift.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 cups
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds cranberries, fresh or frozen
- 1 1/2 pounds strawberries, fresh or frozen
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/4 cups light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground allspice
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- Optional: zest of one orange or 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Add cranberries, strawberries, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, ground allspice, cinnamon, and ginger to the crockpot. Stir well to combine all the ingredients evenly.
- Cook the Jam: Cover the crockpot and cook on high for four hours. Stir the mixture once halfway through the cooking time to ensure even cooking and flavor melding.
- Blend the Mixture: Once cooked, blend the hot berry mixture using an immersion blender or in batches using a countertop blender. Pulse just two to three times to achieve a jam-like texture, avoiding over-blending to keep some fruit chunks.
- Jar the Jam: Ladle the hot jam into clean jars, wiping the rims clean before lightly securing the lids. Allow the jars to cool at room temperature.
- Chill Before Use: Refrigerate the sealed jars overnight to allow the jam to fully set and develop flavor before serving.
Notes
- Using fresh or frozen berries both work well, but frozen berries may release more liquid during cooking.
- Adjust the sugar amount slightly depending on how tart or sweet you prefer your jam.
- Adding orange zest or lemon juice brightens the flavor and balances the sweetness.
- Ensure jars are sterilized before filling to extend shelf life.
- This jam can be stored refrigerated for up to 3 weeks once opened.
- If a thicker jam is preferred, cook uncovered during the last 30 minutes to reduce excess liquid.
