This is a tree nut free recipe from our friend Molly and her family made for us and we wanted to share it. The sweet citrus flavor mixed with spices is a great addition to any holiday brunch. Leave a like and comment below. Don’t forget to subscribe to stay up to date with other family favorites!From The Kitchen of: Molly
Ingredients
40ouncesfrozen unsweetened strawberriesthawed or partially thawed (or sub with 2-½ quarts fresh strawberries, hulled)
1lb.fresh or frozen cranberriesthawed or partially thawed
Zest from 2 orangesabout 2 tablespoons
½teaspoonground cinnamon
½teaspoonground cloves
¼teaspoonallspice
2cupsgranulated sugar
2pouches3 ounces each liquid fruit pectin
Instructions
Chop the strawberries and cranberries in a food processor or grinder (but do not puree). It’s okay to have some larger chunks of fruit.
Add the fruit to a large Dutch oven. Add orange zest, cinnamon, cloves, allspice and sugar.
Bring the mixture to a full rolling boil, stirring occasionally. (DO NOT BURN) Once the mixture comes to a full rolling boil, cook for 1 minute.
Remove from the heat; add in pectin and return to a full rolling boil. Once the mixture returns to a full rolling boil, set a timer and boil for exactly 1 minute. Keep stirring constantly. Then remove from the heat.
Allow to cool for 5 minutes. Skim off the foam, as needed. The mixture will still be quite thin – it will not look like a thick jam. That’s okay! It will thicken and set as it cools down.
Carefully move the hot mixture into hot, sterilized half-pint jars, leaving ¼-inch of headspace. Wipe the rims clean with a clean damp cloth; secure the lids. (if you don’t know you have good lids get new ones) Process in a water bath for 10 minutes.
Safely remove the jars from a towel on the counter. Let stand, undisturbed, for 12 hours at room temperature. They might make a pop sound throughout the day. Check the seals after 12 hours by pressing the center of the lids. These can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 month. Properly sealed jars will be kept in a cool, dark place for up to 8 months. Make sure to refrigerate after opening.
Notes
Of course, you can add tree nuts or pine nuts to the recipe if you want, it’s just my wife has a severe allergy and can’t have either. Here is the original recipe https://www.theseasonedmom.com/christmas-jam/#wprm-recipe-container-99241