Spiced Christmas Jam

Step 1

Fill a boiling-water canner about 2/3 rds full with water and bring it to a boil.

Step 2

Pulse strawberries {if using frozen} and cranberries in a food processor or blender and then place prepared fruit into an 8 quart sauce pot. Add sugar and spices and stir. Bring to a full rolling boil; boil for 1 minute, stir.

Step 3

Remove from the heat; stir in the liquid pectin and return to a full rolling boil. Boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat

Step 4

Skim off any foam with a spoon.

Step 5

Next, ladle the delicious jam mixture into hot prepared jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of tops. Wipe the jar rims and threads clean if needed. Cover with 2-piece lids. Screw bands tightly. Place jars on elevated rack in canner and then lower the rack into canner. Make sure the water is covering the jars by about 2 inches. Place the lid on the pot and bring the water to gentle boil.

Step 6

Process spiced Christmas jam 10 minutes. One recipe makes {12} 8oz jars

Step 7

Remove jars and place on a towel to cool. After 24 hours check the seals. If the lid springs back, jam is not sealed and refrigeration is necessary.