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    Home » Type » Sauces and Condiments » Jams

    Chocolate Giveaway & Recipe for Warm-Spiced Cranberry Jam

    Published: Oct 22, 2010 · Modified: Apr 17, 2022 by Faith · This post may contain affiliate links · 56 Comments

    With holiday feasts just around the corner, cranberry recipes are abundant.  When I made this jam I didn’t have turkey dinner in mind; I was actually thinking more along the lines of breakfast.  I wanted something festive and fall-like to spread on toast or stir into a bowl of oats or yogurt.  I’ve been using this sweet/tart jam as a breakfast accompaniment, but of course it would also fantastic as part of a turkey meal. 

    When I first started my Halloween Candy-Making Event I promised a chocolate-related giveaway.  I wanted do something different with this giveaway, so I thought a little contest would be fun.  Another reason I made this jam is because I need it for my upcoming fourth and final (!) candy recipe.  Any idea what kind of candy I could be making with cranberry jam?  To participate in this giveaway, leave a comment here letting me know what kind of candy you think I’m making with cranberry jam. 

    The person who guesses correctly will get 2 lbs of Guittard chocolate – 1 lb of milk chocolate and 1 lb of white chocolate.  If more than one person guesses correctly I’ll randomly draw a winner from those who guessed correctly, and if no one guesses correctly I’ll randomly draw a winner from everyone who participated.  This contest ends Wednesday, October 27 at 12 AM EST; after that I’ll announce the winner.  Good luck to all!

    Here's the Prize:  2 lb of Guittard Chocolate

    Warm-Spiced Cranberry Jam

    (Yield:  About 2 ½ c)

    1 medium-large apple

    2 c cranberry juice (such as POM Wonderful)

    12 oz cranberries

    ¾ c sugar

    1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

    ½ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

    ¼ teaspoon ground cloves

    ¼ teaspoon ground ginger

    1 teaspoon lemon juice

    3-quart thick-bottomed pot with a lid

    Wash, peel, and core the apples.  Put the peels and cores in a 3-quart thick-bottomed pot with a lid, add the cranberry juice, and bring up to a boil.  Once boiling, turn down to low and simmer (covered) about 15 minutes until the peels are soft.  Strain out the peels and cores and reserve the liquid.  Add enough water to the liquid so you end up with 2 c; transfer the liquid back to the pot.

    Chop the peeled and cored apples (you should end up with 1 slightly heaping cup) and add them to the pot with the liquid; cook over medium heat (covered, stirring occasionally) for 10 minutes, or until the apples are starting to soften.  While the apples cook, rinse the cranberries and look them over to remove any bad ones.  Mash the cooked apples in the pot with a fork or potato masher, then add the cranberries, sugar, and spices and cook over medium heat (covered, stirring occasionally) for 20 minutes.  Be careful not to get burned because the cranberries will pop open and may splatter.  Turn off the heat and add the lemon juice; the jam will thicken more as it cools.  Store refrigerated.

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    1. Elizabeth says

      November 21, 2010 at 11:39 am

      I was looking for something other than cranberry sauce, will definately make this. Thank you.

      Reply
    2. Kristin says

      November 20, 2010 at 7:20 pm

      Thanks!!!! I didn't realize this new product even existed!

      Reply
    3. Kristin says

      November 18, 2010 at 8:19 pm

      Sounds yummy. But before I make it, I have a question - you say use 2 c cranberry juice, but then you say "such as POM" which is pomegranite juice. Which did you use or is it up to the cook's preference?

      Reply
      • admin says

        November 19, 2010 at 6:54 am

        Kristin, POM also makes cranberry juice; here's the link to their new product: http://www.pomwonderful.com/products/juice/cranberry2/. If you can't find it, you could use any brand of cranberry juice you like, or substitute with another type of juice (apple would be nice or even pomegranate). Hope you like the jam!

        Reply
    4. admin says

      November 13, 2010 at 9:04 am

      Ingrid, Yay, I'm so glad you liked the jam! I love tart & tangy too. :)

      Reply
    5. ingrid says

      November 08, 2010 at 8:27 pm

      Hey, Faith! I made your jam. It's very good though tart, which I am totally okay with as I love tart & tangy. Thank you for sharing.
      ~ingrid

      Reply
    6. FOODESSA says

      October 27, 2010 at 4:04 am

      The only time I've put cranberries and apples together was in a compote style sauce which I freeze in glass jars for all kinds of uses. Now, your spiced jam does indeed sound delicious! Gorgeoud pics.

      So, what's Faith going to make with her favourite chocolate? Hmm...I do know one thing...it'll will be supurb and creative. Maybe chocolate molds with the cranberry jam filling. However, I get the feeling you're going to surprise us with something completely unexpected ;o)

      Looking forward to your concoction.
      Claudia

      Reply
    7. Q. says

      October 26, 2010 at 1:39 pm

      I'm going to guess you are making cranberry gelées!!!

      Reply
    8. Magic of Spice says

      October 26, 2010 at 12:42 pm

      Nice giveaway...I have no idea though. Love the jam recipe, so flavorful :)

      Reply
    9. Lethea Benson says

      October 26, 2010 at 12:28 pm

      I'm going to guess Truffles~yummilicious=)
      Thanks!

      Reply
    10. Michele Napoli says

      October 26, 2010 at 3:29 am

      Beautiful blog and beautiful jam. Maybe some kind of chocolate bark or bar with some cranberry jam as filling.

      Reply
    11. Sanjeeta kk says

      October 25, 2010 at 9:57 pm

      Lovely colors, am surely going to try this soon.

      Reply
    12. Nutmeg Nanny says

      October 25, 2010 at 10:03 am

      This jam looks great! I love cranberries. It's also great that they are super good for your health. I drink organic cranberry juice every morning. Now onto this candy....I would have to guess truffles. Or maybe some sort of chocolate covered cherry but substituting cranberries instead.

      Reply
    13. Carolyn Jung says

      October 24, 2010 at 9:16 pm

      Mmm, this is like a holiday in a jar! Perfect for this time of year. And the color is so festive.

      Reply
    14. Reeni says

      October 24, 2010 at 6:40 pm

      I'd love to have some of your delicious jam to swirl into my oatmeal! Maybe jam truffles?

      Reply
    15. M.J. Jacobsen says

      October 24, 2010 at 4:45 pm

      Hmmmm, maybe a cookie filled with jelly??? I love chocolate anything, what a great give away!

      Reply
    16. Wehaf says

      October 24, 2010 at 12:45 pm

      Some kind of jelly candy, I think. Maybe the Russian style jelly cones covered in chocolate.

      Reply
    17. Mia says

      October 24, 2010 at 12:39 pm

      i wish i knew what u were making, oh i lovee the chocolate giveaway!!
      And maybe u can bundle a tiny vial of the gorgeous jam too!!
      All i can think of u using this chocolate or white chocolate to make filled chocolates:-)

      Reply
    18. Deeba @ PAB says

      October 24, 2010 at 9:23 am

      Love the cranberry jelly!! Are you going to make cranberry pops?

      Reply
    19. Xiaolu @ 6 Bittersweets says

      October 24, 2010 at 7:50 am

      Mmm tart fruit jams are my favorite and I'd love to try some of this. I honestly am not a big candy eater or maker and have no idea what you'll be making but I can't wait to find out!

      Reply
    20. Lentil Breakdown says

      October 24, 2010 at 12:37 am

      Cranberry-filled chocolate truffles?
      Canberry-filled fleur de sel caramels?
      Homemade cranberry tootsie pops with hard candy coating?
      What? No good?

      Reply
    21. Ameena says

      October 23, 2010 at 7:34 pm

      I have been thinking about this all day and the only thing I can come up with are those chocolates that have a fruity inside - I have no idea if those are truffles?

      Reply
    22. Chef Dennis says

      October 23, 2010 at 3:56 pm

      I am not a candy maker, but my guess would be some sort of gummies....that jam looks delicious as is!

      Reply
    23. A Canadian Foodie says

      October 23, 2010 at 10:03 am

      Sounds like a treat to me! I posted my cranberry jam/sauce that I make every fall for the winter: Thanksgiving (Canadian Thanksgiving is the second weekend of October), Christmas and Easter. It is very basic (did you see it?) and this one is definitely the \"jazzy version\'
      ;)
      VALERIE

      Reply
    24. Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella says

      October 23, 2010 at 8:19 am

      I was actually thinking what a lovely breakfast spread that would make too! We don't tend to cook a lot of turkey here but I also imagine it would go well with other meat too! :)

      Reply
    25. Jen says

      October 23, 2010 at 7:06 am

      Your cranberry jam looks fantastic! Now for the candy - I'll go with - dark chocolates filled with cranberry jam... Can't wait to see what you make!

      Reply
    26. Honey @ honeyandsoy says

      October 23, 2010 at 5:34 am

      Yay Chrissie is coming!! I am jealous of your fresh cranberries, they are so rare here in Oz. Actually, I'm not sure I've ever seen fresh cranberries... As for candy, from jam? Really? I can't wait to see your creation! The only thing in my head now is pate de fruit!

      Reply
    27. Donna says

      October 23, 2010 at 4:02 am

      The jam certainly sounds and looks fantastic.. as far as the candy?? How bout lollipops?

      Reply
    28. Georgiana O. says

      October 23, 2010 at 2:50 am

      I think it is a type of Cranberry Bark Candy. Could it be?!

      Reply
    29. Joanne says

      October 23, 2010 at 4:08 am

      This jam sounds marvelously delicious! I bet it would be great in place of jelly on a PB+J.

      Now as for this giveaway...I'm thinking you are going to use it as the filling for chocolate. Like those raspberry jam-stuffed little pieces of chocolate.

      Reply
    30. grace says

      October 22, 2010 at 11:48 pm

      as much as i'd love a couple pounds of yummy chocolate, i haven't a clue as to what you'll be making with your jam! i think some linzer cookies would be tasty, or perhaps some swirled fudge, but let's be honest--you can't go wrong!

      Reply
    31. Anna Johnston says

      October 22, 2010 at 8:26 pm

      I was going to say Turkish Delight but I hope your going to make Cranberry Snakes, love those little sukka's ;)
      Love the colour in Cranberry Jams & Jellies, so rich & yummy.

      Reply
    32. Veronica says

      October 22, 2010 at 10:06 pm

      I never thought of making cranberry jam! Great idea! Hmmm...I'm thinking you'd either make cranberry truffles or cranberry cream centers dipped in chocolate or white chocolate bark swirled with the jam.

      Reply
    33. marla {family fresh cooking} says

      October 22, 2010 at 7:26 pm

      I have not a clue what you are gonna make with that chocolate and jam but I know it will be a knockout. Great giveaway.
      Let's see I'll toss out two ideas:
      A chocolate layer cake with this jam smeared in the layers
      Cranberry Jelly filled chocolates

      xo

      Reply
    34. Barbara Bakes says

      October 22, 2010 at 6:49 pm

      I've never made candy from a jam, but this sounds like it would pair well with chocolate.

      Reply
    35. kim says

      October 22, 2010 at 6:47 pm

      Maybe a jam filled chocolate candy?

      Reply
    36. Mo says

      October 22, 2010 at 5:16 pm

      Free chocolate? I'm in!
      I'm guessing some kind of chocolate with a cranberry-jelly center? Kind of like what they do with cherry jelly in chocolates. :)

      I love that you used an apple instead of boxed pectin in the jelly!

      Reply
    37. Heather @ Get Healthy with Heather says

      October 22, 2010 at 2:17 pm

      I love the apple addition. I make a cranberry sauce that used apple juice, such a good flavor combo.

      Will you make some cranberry jelly candies and maybe dip them in chocolate? Tough contest but awesome priza!

      Reply
    38. Sharon Allen says

      October 22, 2010 at 1:38 pm

      Truffles?

      Reply
    39. Katerina says

      October 22, 2010 at 12:40 pm

      I am so jealous, we don't have cranberries in Greece. This is such a shame. This jam is perfect for breakfast or to fill with it soft chcolate cookies.

      Reply
    40. Louanne says

      October 22, 2010 at 12:24 pm

      Oh man, forgot to guess - could it be a Turkish delight type of candy?

      Reply
    41. Louanne says

      October 22, 2010 at 12:21 pm

      Jam is such a gorgeous color! I love cranberry in every form - bookmarking to make at Thanksgiving.

      Reply
    42. Carol says

      October 22, 2010 at 11:04 am

      Jam looks delicious! Love the flavors in it, perfect for fall and looks fantastic for breakfast!

      Reply
    43. Elaine says

      October 22, 2010 at 10:52 am

      Maybe a truffle or brownies with the jam layer all then covered with melted dark chocolate! yum!

      Reply
    44. Mollie says

      October 22, 2010 at 10:45 am

      Is it some sort of cranberry jelly candy? Perhaps dipped in chocolate?

      Reply
    45. Maria @ Scandifoodie says

      October 22, 2010 at 10:37 am

      That sounds like such a warming and wonderful jam! Back home I would try this recipe with lingonberries!

      Reply
    46. Lazaro says

      October 22, 2010 at 10:24 am

      Faith,

      What awesome giveaway for the chocoholic. I do not know what you have on the mind. However, I already have a great idea to put this wonderful spiced cranberry jam recipe to use. I am going to make some Faith Spiced Cranberry Jam filled doughnuts. Nice!

      Have a great weekend...

      Reply
    47. Rosa says

      October 22, 2010 at 10:09 am

      That jam looks delicious!

      Cheers,

      Rosa

      Reply
    48. Emily Z says

      October 22, 2010 at 9:58 am

      I have no idea about the giveaway without cheating and looking it up. ;) But that jam looks delicious! I do love cranberry flavored dishes during the holidays!

      Reply
    49. Dana says

      October 22, 2010 at 9:00 am

      Wow, that jam looks so delicious!!!

      I bet you are making those jelly rings dipped in chocolate that are always around during the holidays.

      Thanks for a great giveaway!

      Reply
    50. Heavenly Housewife says

      October 22, 2010 at 10:56 am

      I love the idea of making my own jam, but I always worry if i will jar it wrong and it will get mouldy. I just don't trust myself LOL. Great giveaway!
      Have a wonderful weekend.
      *kisses* HH

      Reply
    51. Beadedtail says

      October 22, 2010 at 8:32 am

      Oh that looks so good! Wish I could think of a candy because that chocolate looks good too!

      Reply
    52. ingrid says

      October 22, 2010 at 7:52 am

      I'm all over this looks good and I bet tastes even better!

      I'm thinking the cranberry sauce is for edible "blood". :)
      ~ingrid

      Reply
    53. Swathi says

      October 22, 2010 at 7:49 am

      Faith,

      Cranberry Jam looks delicious. I love cranberry, but tried only with dried ones. Fresh i need to buy. White chocolate is my favorite too.

      Reply
    54. deana@lostpastremembered says

      October 22, 2010 at 7:22 am

      Gorgeous color... I can imagine this is delicious with pates in the winter!

      Reply
    55. chriesi says

      October 22, 2010 at 7:15 am

      I have never thought about making cranberry jam! It looks gorgeous! I am going to prepare a portion.

      Reply

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