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Homemade Christmas Jam

Ingredients
  

  • - 2 cups cranberries fresh or frozen
  • - 2 cups strawberries fresh or frozen
  • - 1 apple peeled and diced
  • - 1 orange juiced and zested
  • - 2 cups sugar
  • - 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • - 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • - 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg

Instructions
 

  • In a large pot, combine cranberries, strawberries, apple, orange juice, and orange zest.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the fruit is soft.
  • Add sugar and spices. Stir well.
  • Continue to simmer, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens to a jam-like consistency.
  • Carefully ladle the hot jam into sterilized jars, leaving about 1/4 inch of space at the top.
  • Seal and let cool. Store in a cool, dark place or refrigerate.