Christmas jam
Makes 650ml, or 3 x 228ml jars
Easy
Prep:
Cook:
Make the most of seasonal cranberries with Christmas jam. You can add edible glitter to make it extra-special, if you like – it makes a great gift for friends
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Units:
- 500g fresh cranberries
- 2 orangeszested and juiced
- 1 star anise
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 2 cloves
- 500g caster sugar
- 2 tsp edible glitter(optional)
Nutrition: Per tbsp
- kcal39
- fat0g
- saturates0g
- carbs10g
- sugars10g
- fibre0.4g
- protein0.1g
- salt0g
Method
step 1
Put a small plate in the fridge to chill. Tip the cranberries, orange zest and juice, the star anise, cinnamon stick, cloves and sugar into a heavy-based saucepan. Bring to the boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 30-35 mins, stirring often until the cranberries have burst and the liquid has reduced – it should be thick and jammy. Put a teaspoon of the jam on the chilled plate and leave to cool. Once cool, run your finger through the jam – if it wrinkles up, it’s ready. If not, cook for 5 mins more and test again.
step 2
Leave to cool for 10 mins, then remove the whole spices and stir in the glitter, if using. Decant into sterilised jam jars and seal. Will keep in a cool, dark place for three months, or chilled for one month once opened.
