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Sparkling Holiday Jam


"This Strawberry-Cranberry Jam is delightful. I looks beautiful in a jar with a ribbon in a Christmas basket."
Original recipe yield: 12 - 8 ounce jars.
Prep Time:
30 Minutes
Cook Time:
20 Minutes
Ready In:
50 Minutes
Servings:
96

INGREDIENTS:

  • 2 1/2 quarts strawberries, coarsely chopped
  • 1 (12 ounce) package fresh or frozen cranberries, coarsely chopped
  • 2 (2 ounce) packages powdered fruit pectin
  • 1 teaspoon margarine
  • 5 pounds white sugar

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Sterilize jars and lids in boiling water for at least 10 minutes. Let simmer while making jam.
  2. In a large saucepan, combine strawberries, cranberries, pectin, and margarine. Bring to a boil. Stir in sugar, and return to a boil. Cook for 1 minute; remove from heat.
  3. Quickly fill jars to within 1/2 inch from top. Wipe rims clean, and put on lids. Invert jars for 15 minutes to help them seal.