Description
Slow Cooker Christmas Jam is a simple, festive treat made with strawberries, sugar, and a touch of cinnamon and vanilla. It’s the perfect homemade gift for the holidays or a delicious topping for your breakfast and desserts. Made easily in a slow cooker, this jam captures the warmth of the season in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh or frozen strawberries, mashed
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- 1 package pectin (for slow cooker or freezer jam)
- 1 tablespoon butter (optional, to reduce foam)
Optional variations:
- Mixed berries (raspberries, blackberries, blueberries)
- Cinnamon apple jam with apples and cinnamon
- Peach jam with fresh or frozen peaches
- Raspberry and rose jam with rosewater or raspberry liqueur
Instructions
- Prepare Strawberries: If using fresh strawberries, remove the stems and mash them. If using frozen strawberries, thaw slightly before mashing.
- Combine Ingredients: In your slow cooker, combine mashed strawberries, sugar, lemon juice, vanilla extract, cinnamon (optional), and butter (optional). Stir well to combine.
- Add Pectin: Stir in the pectin according to package instructions for slow cooker jam.
- Cook the Jam: Cover the slow cooker and cook on high for about 2 hours, stirring occasionally. The jam should thicken and the fruity aroma will fill your kitchen.
- Jar the Jam: Using a funnel, carefully transfer the hot jam into clean, sterilized jars. Allow it to cool to room temperature before sealing with lids. Store in the fridge for up to 3 weeks or freeze for long-term storage.
Notes
- Use ripe, sweet strawberries for the best flavor.
- Feel free to adjust the sugar amount based on the sweetness of the fruit.
- To test the consistency, place a spoonful on a chilled plate; if it thickens to your liking, it’s ready to jar.
- Store in the fridge for up to 3 weeks or freeze for up to 1 year in mason jars.
- Consider adding a splash of non-dairy cream or cashew milk for a creamier jam.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Dessert, Gift, Holiday
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Slow Cooker Christmas Jam, homemade holiday gifts, easy Christmas jam, freezer jam, strawberry jam recipe