Cranberry jam
10 servings
30 minutes
Cranberry jam is a true delight for lovers of rich flavor and subtle tartness. It originates from European cuisine, where cranberries are valued for their health benefits and vibrant taste. In this recipe, the tartness of fresh cranberries harmoniously combines with the soft sweetness of honey, the aroma of apples, and the nutty note of walnuts. The jam turns out thick, rich, and velvety, perfect for both morning toasts and exquisite desserts. Thanks to honey, it gains a special depth of flavor and health benefits but can be replaced with sugar if desired for a more familiar sweet version. This treat warms you in winter, perfectly complements baked goods, and brings a sense of home comfort in every spoonful.
1
Place the cleaned and washed cranberries in a pot, add 1/2 cup of water, and cook covered until the berries are soft; then mash the berries and strain through a fine sieve.
- Fresh cranberries: 1 kg
2
In a pot for jam, boil honey, add crushed cranberries, cored and sliced apples, shelled walnuts, and cook for about an hour.
- Honey: 3 kg
- Fresh cranberries: 1 kg
- Apple: 1 kg
- Walnuts: 130 g
3
Such jam can also be made with sugar. For this, add a glass of water to 2.5 kg of sugar, boil the syrup, and proceed as with making jam with honey.