Handmade cranberry jam: The perfect festive gift solution
Instead of wondering whether to give another mug or a pair of warm socks for Christmas, opt for a handmade gift. You don't need any special artistic skills—homemade cranberry jam is a recipe anyone can manage.
Cranberry jam is a versatile addition to many dishes. It is a sauce for roasted pâté, fills crêpes, sweetens morning porridge, or adds variety to toast. It complements cheeses like Brie, Camembert, or goat's cheese. You can also add it to sandwiches with cold cuts or spread. This makes it a universal gift for all food enthusiasts.
Cranberry jam
Homemade cranberry jam is a delicious snack and a handmade gift for loved ones. It's tasty, healthy, and surprisingly simple to prepare.
Cranberries are rich in vitamin C, which boosts immunity, and their tart-sweet taste pairs excellently with many dishes. A jar of homemade jam is a unique and delicious gift for any occasion. Just decorate it with a ribbon and present it to someone special.
Ingredients:
- Approximately 450 grams of fresh cranberries,
- Approximately 450 grams of sugar.
Preparation:
Step 1. Place fresh cranberries in a pot and cover them with sugar. Heat the mixture for 30 minutes until it starts to break down. Stir the contents of the pot occasionally. You can adjust the amount of sugar to your taste.
Step 2. Transfer the finished cranberry jam into jars, leaving about 1 cm of free space, and seal tightly. If the lid doesn't spring back, you don't need to additionally pasteurise the cranberry jam. If it does, pasteurise it again.
How to do it? Line the bottom of a pot with a clean cloth. Put in the jars (they shouldn't touch each other) and pour in water, reaching about two-thirds of the height. Bring the water to a boil, reduce the heat, and pasteurise for 30-40 minutes.
