Cranberry- Strawberry Orange Christmas Jam
- Sarah
- 6 days ago
- 3 min read
The holidays are the perfect time to bring a little homemade magic to the table, and this cranberry–strawberry jam with a touch of fresh orange is exactly that. Tart cranberries, sweet strawberries, and zesty orange come together to create a vibrant, flavorful jam that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. It’s perfect on toast, stirred into yogurt, on top of baked brie, or gifted to friends and family in pretty jars.
Why I Love This Jam
There’s something so comforting about making your own jam. The aroma that fills the kitchen while it simmers, the bright red color, and the fresh citrusy notes make it a treat for all the senses. Plus, it’s a thoughtful homemade gift that anyone would love.
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Cranberry- Strawberry Orange Christmas Jam Recipe
Ingredients You’ll Need Servings: 4 half pint jars.
12 oz (about 3 cups) fresh or frozen cranberries
1 lb (about 3 cups) fresh or frozen strawberries, hulled and chopped
Segments from 1 orange
Zest from 1 orange
1/4 cup water or orange juice
1 cinnamon stick
4 cups granulated sugar
Let’s Make It
Prep the Fruit – Rinse fresh fruit or measure frozen fruit straight from the bag (no need to thaw). Hull and chop strawberries if fresh. Peel and segment the orange, then grate the zest.
Combine Ingredients – In a large heavy-bottomed pot, add cranberries, strawberries, orange segments, orange zest, and water or juice. Stir in sugar and cinnamon stick.
Heat and Dissolve – Place over medium heat, stirring occasionally until sugar fully dissolves.
Cook the Jam – Bring to a boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer. Cook 10–15 minutes, stirring often. Frozen fruit may take 5–10 minutes longer. The jam is ready when it thickens and holds its shape on a chilled plate, or reaches 220°F on a candy thermometer.
Jar the Jam – Remove from heat. For canning, ladle hot jam into sterilized jars, leaving ¼-inch headspace. Wipe rims clean, apply lids, and process in a boiling water bath (10 minutes at sea level, 15 minutes above 6,000 ft). For refrigerated jam, simply let cool and store in jars in the fridge.
Cool and Store – Let jars cool completely at room temperature. Check seals if canning. Shelf-stable, processed jars last 12–18 months; refrigerated, unprocessed jam lasts 3–4 weeks after opening.
Tips & Notes
Using frozen fruit is perfectly fine—no need to thaw first.
Orange juice or water can be used; juice adds extra citrus flavor.
For a smoother jam, mash the fruit slightly with a potato masher during cooking.
Makes about 4 half-pint jars.
Printable Tags
How to:
Download the PDF from the link.
Open in a program like Adobe Acrobat or Preview.
Print at 100% scale on card stock (do not “fit to page”).
Let ink dry a few seconds, then cut, add sure ribbon and tie onto jars.
Pro Tip: Print a test page on plain paper first to check alignment.
This cranberry–strawberry orange Christmas jam is a must make for the holidays. Its bright, cheerful flavors are not just delicious, they make any morning feel special and any gift feel personal.
The Recipe:
Did you try making this Cranberry- Strawberry Orange Christmas Jam Recipe? We’d love to see your creations! Tag us on Instagram at Thesproutinghomestead or leave a comment below to let us know how they turned out. Happy snacking!