Spiced Jam Delight (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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4 cups (12 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries.
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½ cup of freshly squeezed orange juice.
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Zest of one whole orange.
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¼ teaspoon cinnamon, ground.
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⅛ teaspoon nutmeg, ground.
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¾ cup sugar, granulated.
# Instructions:
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Give the cranberries a wash and check them over. Toss out any squishy or bad ones, and set the rest aside.
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Toss the cranberries, sugar, and orange juice into a medium-sized pan. Set it over medium heat.
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Keep whisking until the sugar is fully melted and small bubbles start forming.
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Turn the heat down low, and simmer the mixture for around 10 minutes. Stir now and then. The cranberries will pop, and the mix will thicken like jam.
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Once off the heat, mix in the orange zest, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
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Spoon the jam into a clean mason jar (pint size). Let it cool down before sealing it up to store.
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Pop the closed jar into the fridge for up to a month, or freeze it for up to three months.
# Notes:
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This sweet and spiced cranberry spread is a treat for holiday mornings or as a thoughtful homemade gift.
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It goes great on toast, pancakes, or even baked desserts. Pair it with cheese and crackers for a festive snack!
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Refrigerate for a month or freeze for three months to enjoy later.