Crockpot Christmas Jam Recipe

Hi, I’m Sam from dishfoody.com, where comforting classics get a fresh twist. Crockpot Christmas Jam slow-cooks fresh cranberries, strawberries, orange zest, and warm holiday spices into thick ruby spread perfect for gift jars or breakfast toast.

Ready in 5 minutes prep plus 4 hours slow cooking, it serves 6 half-pint jars with tart-sweet festive magic.

Why This Recipe Works

Crockpot extracts natural pectin slowly for perfect set. Cranberries provide tart brightness. Strawberries mellow tartness beautifully. Spices bloom without burning. No pectin needed.

Ingredients & Prep

Jam:

• 24 oz fresh cranberries
• 16 oz fresh or frozen strawberries
• 2 cups brown sugar
• 1 orange (zest + juice)
• 1½ tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp ground nutmeg
• ½ tsp ground ginger
• ¼ tsp ground cloves
• ¼ tsp ground allspice

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Combine all ingredients in 4-6 qt crockpot; stir well.
2. Cover; cook HIGH 4 hours, stirring halfway.
3. Blend with immersion blender to desired chunkiness (or leave chunky).
4. Ladle into sterilized jars while hot. Cool completely; lid seals naturally.
5. Refrigerate or water bath can for shelf stability.

Flavor Variations

Storage Tips

Refrigerate 3 weeks; water bath 1 year shelf-stable. Freezes indefinitely.

FAQs

Too thin?
Cook uncovered final hour.

Too tart?
More sugar; ripe strawberries.

No blender?
Mash with potato masher.

Conclusion

Crockpot Christmas Jam gifts holiday cheer spiced perfection.

Crockpot Christmas Jam Recipe

Print Recipe

A festive slow cooker Christmas jam made with strawberries, cranberries, and warm holiday spices. Sweet, tangy, and perfect for gifting, spreading on toast, or serving with cheese boards.

• Author: ssam
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 5 hrs
• Total Time: 5 hrs 10 mins
• Yield: 4 cups 1x
• Category: Condiment
• Method: Slow Cooker
• Cuisine: American
• Diet: Vegan

Ingredients

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• 3 cups fresh or frozen strawberries, chopped
• 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• Zest of 1 orange
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground cloves
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1 (1.75 oz) box powdered fruit pectin

Instructions

• 1. Add strawberries, cranberries, sugar, orange juice, orange zest, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg to the crockpot.
• 2. Stir well to combine.
• 3. Cover and cook on LOW for 4–5 hours or HIGH for 2–3 hours, stirring occasionally, until fruit is very soft.
• 4. Use an immersion blender or mash with a potato masher until desired consistency is reached.
• 5. Stir in powdered pectin.
• 6. Cover and cook on HIGH for an additional 20–30 minutes, stirring often, until thickened.
• 7. Ladle hot jam into clean jars.
• 8. Let cool completely before sealing and refrigerating.

Notes

• Jam will thicken more as it cools.
• Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks or freeze for longer storage.
• Perfect for holiday gifting with decorative jars and labels.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 tbsp
• Calories: 45
• Sugar: 11g
• Sodium: 2mg
• Fat: 0g
• Saturated Fat: 0g
• Unsaturated Fat: 0g
• Trans Fat: 0g
• Carbohydrates: 12g
• Fiber: 0.5g
• Protein: 0g
• Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: crockpot christmas jam, holiday jam, cranberry strawberry jam