CRANBERRY FRUIT JAM

Ingredients:

• 2 (10 oz.) packages frozen raspberries or strawberries in syrup, thawed
• 4 cups cleaned cranberries
• 3 cups granulated sugar

Instructions:

1. Wash and rinse canning jars and bands. Prepare lids according to manufacturer’s directions.
2. Drain raspberries or strawberries, reserving syrup. Add water to syrup to make 1½ cups.
3. Combine cranberries, syrup, and sugar in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 12-15 minutes.
4. Add raspberries or strawberries and return to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat; skim and stir alternately for 5 minutes.
5. Carefully pour hot mixture into hot jelly jars, leaving ¼ inch headspace. Wipe jar rims clean. Adjust lids and screw bands.
6. Process closed jars in a boiling water bath for 15 minutes.
7. Yield: about 6 (8 oz.) jars.