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cranberry jam in a mason jar with a bowl of fresh cranberries

cranberry jam

With just 5 ingredients, you’ll find yourself making this over and over again!
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 2 cups

ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh cranberries
  • 1/4 cup + 2 Tbsp brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup + 2 Tbsp fresh orange juice
  • 1 tsp orange zest
  • Pinch of salt

instructions

  • Add all ingredients to a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil and stir occasionally, until the sugar is dissolved.
  • Reduce heat to a simmer over low heat. Cook, stirring frequently, until the cranberries have burst, about 10 minutes.
  • Remove from heat. Use an immersion blender to puree the mixture until it is smooth.
  • Let cool completely. Transfer to a jar or serve.

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nutrition

Calories: 222kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Sodium: 17mg | Potassium: 228mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 48g | Vitamin A: 156IU | Vitamin C: 38mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1mg
Calories: 222kcal
Cuisine: American
Category: Breakfast