Spiced Cranberry Jam

Ingredients

• 4 cups cranberries
• 3 cups sugar
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

Directions

1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the cranberries, sugar, and water. Stir occasionally until the cranberries have softened and the mixture comes to a simmer.
2. Stir in the cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom, and cloves. Simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 20 minutes, or until the jam has thickened and reached the desired consistency.
3. Let the jam cool before transferring to clean jars or containers. The jam will keep in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

Interesting Facts

• Cranberries are native to North America and were first used by Native Americans.
• This spiced cranberry jam makes a great holiday gift!
• You can combine this jam with cream cheese to make an easy and flavorful spread.