Cranberry Orange Jam


Breakfast & Brunch Christmas Eggless Fall Gluten Free High Altitude Homemade Ingredients No Seed Oils Vegan | Published November 30, 2022 by Mimi Council

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If you have leftover cranberries, then you need to make this Cranberry Orange Jam! You can use this holiday inspired jam on toast, pancakes, waffles, French toast, in thumbprint cookies, babka, sweet rolls and more!

Try my Cranberry Orange Thumbprints or add this delicious jam on top of Eggless Sourdough Waffles or Buttermilk Pancakes!

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You will love this easy recipe for Cranberry Orange Jam because it uses only three ingredients. Plus, this jam will make your house smell amazing for the holidays! I love using this jam on homemade waffles or just a simple piece of toast.

So, let’s learn how to make cranberry orange jam! This is a really easy recipe that only has three ingredients: cranberries, cane sugar, and an orange. I use both the orange juice and the zest in this jam to give it more flavor.

All three ingredients are added to a small pot and cooked over medium heat. Once the fruit starts to soften, my trick is that I use a potato masher to turn this into jam! It really helps mash up the cranberries really well! If you don’t have a potato masher, you can smash them with a spatula as well.

Once the jam is thick, then you remove it from the heat. Let it cool, and you can use it on all kinds of delicious treats! So, now you know how to make Cranberry Orange Jam and you can use it to make everything festive this month.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

Seasonal: This Cranberry Orange Jam is special because cranberries only come around in the fall and winter. So, this is a truly seasonal delight that you can enjoy only during this time of year.

Festive: Cranberries are a festive fruit around the holidays. Make holiday inspired pancakes, waffles, and bagels simply by adding this jam!

3 Ingredients: This recipe only has 3 organic ingredients, making it pure and simple.

Organic: I use organic ingredients in this recipe so you can feel good about indulging in this flavorful jam!

Ingredients

  • Cranberries: I use organic cranberries. You can use fresh or frozen!
  • Cane Sugar: One of my favorite is Wholesome for sugar.
  • Orange: I use organic orange.

Tools Needed

Digital Food Scale

Small Pot

Potato Masher (or spatula)

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Step by Step Instructions

Step 1

Add the cranberries, cane sugar, and the juice and zest of the orange to a medium pot. Cook over medium heat until the sugar has dissolved. Turn the heat to high and boil for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 2

Turn the heat back down to medium/low and simmer for about 10 minutes or until the consistency is thick. Transfer to a glass jar and let cool to room temperature. Store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

FAQ's

Can I use another fruit besides cranberries?

Yes, strawberries or raspberries would also be delicious in this recipe with the orange.

What can I serve this with?

This Cranberry Orange Jam is delicious on toast, bagels, waffles, pancakes, and more. Try it with my Homemade Sesame Bagels, Buttermilk Waffles, or Sourdough French Toast Sticks.

Can I use this in desserts?

Yes! This is a great filling for thumbprints, like my Cranberry Orange Thumbrpints. This would also make a delicious filling to cakes or crumb bars.

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Cranberry Orange Jam

Mimi Council
Learn how to make Cranberry Orange Jam and use this festive jam for toast, waffles, pancakes, sweet rolls, biscuits, cookies, cakes and more!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Ingredient
Cuisine American
Makes 6 servings
Calories 64 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
 
 

  • 226 grams cranberries
  • 57 grams cane sugar
  • 1 orange

Instructions
 

  • Add the cranberries, cane sugar, and the juice and zest of the orange to a medium pot. Cook over medium heat until the sugar has dissolved. Turn the heat to high and boil for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Turn the heat back down to medium/low and simmer for about 10 minutes or until the consistency is thick. Transfer to a glass jar and let cool to room temperature.
  • Store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

Notes

High Altitude — Follow the recipe as noted.

Nutrition

Calories: 64kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 0.4gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.01gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.02gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 70mgFiber: 2gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 72IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 12mgIron: 0.1mg
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