Ingredients
- 4 cups cranberries (fresh or frozen)
- 3 cups chopped apples (Granny Smith or Fuji)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Pectin (as per package instructions)
Instructions
- Prep Your Ingredients: Rinse the cranberries and peel, core, and dice the apples into small pieces.
- Combine Ingredients: In your crockpot, mix together the cranberries, chopped apples, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice.
- Cook Low and Slow: Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Check the Consistency: Once cooked, add pectin according to package instructions and cook for another 30 minutes.
- Preserving: Ladle the hot jam into sterilized glass jars and seal.
- Serve and Enjoy: Spread the jam on pastries or mix it into yogurt.
Notes
Use high-quality fresh fruit for best flavor. Adjust sweetness to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 480 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian