Cranberry Jam

(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)

Source: Arkansas Democrat Gazette-Kelly Brant

Categories: conserves, jams, jellies, preserves

Ingredients

  • 1 (12 oz.) bag fresh or frozen cranberries, about 3 1/2 cups (see note)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
  • 1 cup water

Directions

  1. Bring all ingredients to a boil in a 2-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 20 minutes (jam will continue to thicken as it cools).
  2. Force jam through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl, discarding skins and seeds. Cool, stirring occasionally.
  3. makes about 2 cups.

  4. note: Do not thaw, if using frozen cranberries.

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