Quick and Easy

Christmas Day jam

This strawberry and cherry jam recipe is perfect for Christmas Day, as the hints of cinnamon and vanilla give it a beautiful festive flavour. Have it with scones in the morning for breakfast!
Christmas Day jam
6 cup
30M

Ingredients

Method

1.In a large saucepan, combine fruit and sugar and stir over a low heat until sugar dissolves. Add vanilla pod, cinnamon sticks and rose water and bring to a boil. Boil without stirring for 4 minutes (scoop off any fluffy foam).
2.Add butter and stir in well, then ‘test for a set’ by spooning about ½ tsp of the jam onto a small plate. Drag the tip of a teaspoon through the middle – if it leaves a clear line, the jam is set. If the line closes over, boil for 1 more minute then test again.
3.Remove cinnamon and pod. Pour hot jam into hot, sterilised jars and seal to keep long-term. Or cool and store airtight in the fridge; it will keep for up to 2 weeks.

Use flattened cupcake papers tied with string as cute tags for labelling jam.

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