Description
This Simple Spiced Christmas Jam is the perfect festive treat to brighten up your mornings or add charm to a homemade gift basket. Bursting with berries and infused with cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg, this quick breakfast jam recipe is filled with holiday cheer in every spoonful. Whether you’re spreading it on toast, pairing it with cheese, or stirring it into yogurt, it’s a beautiful blend of easy recipe meets comfort food ideas. Great for holiday breakfast ideas or edible Christmas gifts!
Ingredients
2 cups raspberries
2 cups strawberries (hulled and chopped)
3 cups granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
1. Wash and prepare the strawberries by hulling and chopping them. Combine with raspberries in a large saucepan.
2. Add sugar, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg. Mix thoroughly and let sit for 10–15 minutes.
3. Place the pan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20–25 minutes, stirring often.
4. Use the chilled plate method to check the jam’s consistency—if it wrinkles when pushed, it’s ready.
5. Stir in lemon juice and simmer for an additional 2 minutes.
6. Carefully pour hot jam into sterilized jars, leaving 1/4 inch at the top. Seal and either process in a water bath or refrigerate once cooled.
Notes
For a smoother jam, mash the fruit slightly as it cooks.
Sterilizing jars properly is key if you plan to store the jam long-term.
You can customize the spice level to your preference or add a splash of orange juice for a citrusy twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: easy jam recipe, Christmas jam, berry jam, holiday gift ideas, spiced jam