This quick and simple cranberry jam is made with only 5 ingredients and makes a perfect addition to many dishes, it makes the perfect gift for family and friends.
Wash and get the cranberries ready - ideally wash ahead of time so these are nice and dry when making the jam. No worries if they are wet.
Put the ingredients (cranberries, cane sugar a tiny pinch of salt, rose water, orange zest or peel and the cinnamon stick in a large enough pan over a low heat.
Simmer for 12-13 minutes until the cranberries have softened and have a thick texture.
While still cooking or wright after cooking has been finalised and you have turned the heat off, spoon the jam into a 400g sterilised jar and seal. See in this quince jam recipe under the FAQs how to sterilise preserve jars.
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If the cranberries are wet, add less water or rose water. Alternatively, they may need extra cooking for a couple of minutes.
Cranberry jam should be stored in an airtight container or a sterilised jar or jars if you are making more of it and for a longer period.
It can be kept for up to 3 months in the fridge in an airtight container.
Feel free to double, triple or quadruple this recipe if you'd like to make more and give as gifts, it really makes a wonderful gift to take to family or friends.