Slow Cooker Christmas Jam

🖋️ Written by Emma

Why Make This Recipe

Slow Cooker Christmas Jam is a delightful way to capture the essence of the holiday season in a jar. It combines sweet fruits and warm spices, making it a perfect gift for friends and family. Plus, using a slow cooker means you can set it and forget it while the wonderful aromas fill your home. This jam is great for spreading on toast or adding to holiday desserts.

How to Make Slow Cooker Christmas Jam

Ingredients

• 2 cups chopped strawberries
• 2 cups chopped blueberries
• 2 cups chopped apples
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 pouch (1.75 oz) fruit pectin

Directions

1. Start by washing and chopping all the fruits. Ensure they are in small, even pieces for even cooking.
2. In your slow cooker, add the chopped strawberries, blueberries, and apples.
3. Sprinkle the sugar over the fruits, then add the lemon juice, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stir gently to combine.
4. Cover and cook on low for about 6 hours. The fruit will soften, and you’ll start to smell the wonderful aroma.
5. After 6 hours, stir in the fruit pectin. Mix well and cook for another hour on low.
6. Once done, transfer the jam into clean jars or containers while hot. Allow it to cool before sealing.

How to Serve Slow Cooker Christmas Jam

Serve your Slow Cooker Christmas Jam on warm toast, bagels, or pancakes. It is also delicious when paired with cheese or used as a filling in desserts. You can even use it as a topping for ice cream or yogurt to add a festive touch.

How to Store Slow Cooker Christmas Jam

You can store your jam in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks once it has cooled and been sealed in jars. For longer storage, keep the jars in the freezer for up to a year. Make sure to leave some space at the top of the jars if you freeze them.

Tips to Make Slow Cooker Christmas Jam

• Chop the fruits into small, uniform pieces to ensure even cooking and a smooth texture.
• Taste the mixture before adding the pectin; you can adjust the sugar according to your preference for sweetness.
• Use fresh fruit for the best flavor and texture in your jam.
• Ensure your jars are properly sterilized to prolong shelf life.

Variation

You can customize this jam by adding different spices like ginger or cloves for a unique flavor. Additionally, try mixing in other fruits like raspberries or blackberries.

FAQs

Can I use frozen fruit instead of fresh?
Yes, you can use frozen fruit, but make sure to thaw and drain any excess liquid before cooking.

How can I tell if my jam is done?
The jam will have thickened and will coat the back of a spoon once it is done cooking.

Is it necessary to use fruit pectin?
While fruit pectin helps thicken the jam, you can omit it for a looser jam. Just keep in mind the texture may be different.

Slow Cooker Christmas Jam

A delightful jam combining sweet fruits and warm spices, perfect for holiday gifting and enjoying on toast or desserts.

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Prep Time 30 minutes mins

Cook Time 6 hours hrs

Total Time 6 hours hrs 30 minutes mins

Servings: 10 servings

Course: Dessert, Spreads

Cuisine: American, Holiday

Calories: 50

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

Fruits

• 2 cups chopped strawberries Ensure they are fresh
• 2 cups chopped blueberries Fresh or frozen, thawed and drained
• 2 cups chopped apples Granny Smith or similar tart variety works well

Other Ingredients

• 1 cup sugar Adjust according to preference
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice Freshly squeezed is best
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon Wonderful for a warm flavor
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg Freshly grated nutmeg adds depth
• 1 pouch fruit pectin (1.75 oz) Can be omitted for a looser jam

Method

 

Preparation

1. Wash and chop all the fruits into small, even pieces.
2. In your slow cooker, add the chopped strawberries, blueberries, and apples.
3. Sprinkle the sugar over the fruits, then add the lemon juice, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stir gently to combine.

Cooking

1. Cover and cook on low for about 6 hours, until the fruit softens and you can smell a wonderful aroma.
2. After 6 hours, stir in the fruit pectin. Mix well and continue to cook for another hour on low.

Finishing

1. Transfer the jam into clean jars or containers while hot. Allow it to cool before sealing.

Notes

Chop fruits uniformly for even cooking. Taste the mixture before adding pectin for sweetness preference. Use fresh fruit for best flavor. Sterilize jars to prolong shelf life. Customize with spices or additional fruits as desired.