This cranberry jam is one I make at Christmas for family and friends. 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Any suggestions ???","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":2,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-03-27","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanBee"},"reviewBody":"This one of my favorites now and believe me I make and have tried alot of jam recipes--and this one is a must do","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-11-29","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenBottle"},"reviewBody":"I had the same problem with it not setting up. In other jam recipes you usually bring the fruit to a full rolling boil after you add the pectin and boil for a minute. I emptied all my jars and brought it back to a boil and add about a tsp of powder pectin and boiled another minute, This helped and it set up better. Next time I make it, I will boil it for a minute after I add the pectin and then ladle it into jars. Otherwise it was really good.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-12-22","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanCar"},"reviewBody":"Delicious! I too had issues with it not gelling. 2nd batch I added a half-box powdered pectin and it set up fine. 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Delicious! My first batch didn't set up either. I omitted the strawberries, added 1Tbsp cinnamon, and used 5 cups sugar for a double batch. So yummy! Since it was slightly runny, I used it as the filling in my cranberry cinnabons (with orange zest glaze). My second batch I used 6Tbsp pectin for a double batch with the cinnamon and this time 6 cups sugar. It set up perfect, but I felt like the sugar was trying to take over in a not so good way. Just finished my third batch....double recipe with 2Tbsp cinnamon, 5 cups sugar 6 Tbsp pectin. Winner! This stuff is so delicious! (And I don't like cranberries!) Christmas Jam all around for gifts this year! :-)<\/p>","CommentId":1,"DateRated":"01\/09\/2016 18:37","GUID":"beca3b4ca5bf4d43a0cc765404b20042","MemberId":8691103,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"whitleyjean","SubmittedDate":"01\/09\/2016 18:37"},{"Comment":"
Delicious! I too had issues with it not gelling. 2nd batch I added a half-box powdered pectin and it set up fine. Also found whole strawberries are cheaper than sliced so I just chopped the whole ones in my food processor.<\/p>","CommentId":2,"DateRated":"12\/22\/2014 14:48","GUID":"1C125460668849FFB9EB1693CD5F501E","MemberId":1925557,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Feen","SubmittedDate":"12\/22\/2014 14:48"},{"Comment":"
I had the same problem with it not setting up. In other jam recipes you usually bring the fruit to a full rolling boil after you add the pectin and boil for a minute. I emptied all my jars and brought it back to a boil and add about a tsp of powder pectin and boiled another minute, This helped and it set up better. Next time I make it, I will boil it for a minute after I add the pectin and then ladle it into jars. Otherwise it was really good.<\/p>","CommentId":3,"DateRated":"","GUID":"2841e7c442fc47d699629b9f947b5dc4","MemberId":7512734,"Rating":3,"ScreenName":"Kimmies25","SubmittedDate":"11\/29\/2013 09:42"},{"Comment":"
Does this use frozen strawberries with or without sugar added?<\/p>","CommentId":4,"DateRated":"07\/11\/2013 12:54","GUID":"24a0d806e9274dce96d29de5fb111efd","MemberId":7332487,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"cjkelley63","SubmittedDate":"07\/11\/2013 12:54"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":5,"DateRated":"10\/29\/2012 19:17","GUID":"290dd30794b64ff9b3ed8de7dafb9605","MemberId":1003123,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"tnjwood","SubmittedDate":"10\/29\/2012 19:17"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":6,"DateRated":"11\/26\/2011 21:23","GUID":"00378acdb87f4908ac0f7d327cf9691a","MemberId":5237806,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"seekye1st","SubmittedDate":"11\/26\/2011 21:23"},{"Comment":"
It tastes wonderful, however it didn't jell. The small amount left over and poured into a dish not processed ,did jell. Could the processing in the boiling water bath have anything to do with the problem ? I really wanted to make this for gifts ! What is processed & in the jars, is to watery. Any suggestions ???<\/p>","CommentId":7,"DateRated":"12\/13\/2010 15:51","GUID":"9925df7c2b814415ab2d6737fea7affc","MemberId":5676631,"Rating":2,"ScreenName":"hoshi22","SubmittedDate":"12\/13\/2010 15:51"},{"Comment":"
This one of my favorites now and believe me I make and have tried alot of jam recipes--and this one is a must do<\/p>","CommentId":8,"DateRated":"03\/27\/2010 18:13","GUID":"a4cac56d62674c959b8f17da8e8563d2","MemberId":4514474,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Mejun","SubmittedDate":"03\/27\/2010 18:13"},{"Comment":"
I made and canned this jam and gave it out as part of homemade Christmas gifts last year. My family loved it!<\/p>","CommentId":9,"DateRated":"10\/13\/2009 17:47","GUID":"d7b482457d0d43539e78f8160cb0b97d","MemberId":4103363,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"nick.c","SubmittedDate":"10\/13\/2009 17:47"},{"Comment":"
Hi:<\/p>
<\/p>
It's been about 3 days and the jam hasn't set. I thought cranberries were high in pectin and would set, but the jam isn't. Do I need to reprocess? I used the BWB method for 10 mins. <\/p>
Do you have any suggestions?<\/p>
Thanks,<\/p>
Patty <\/p>","CommentId":10,"DateRated":"","GUID":"93f5db32504b424ca4a7432d01c30293","MemberId":3206472,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"Reske","SubmittedDate":"06\/27\/2008 14:27"},{"Comment":"
Hi:<\/p>
It's been 4 days and the jam hasn't set. How to reprocess? What to do?<\/p>","CommentId":11,"DateRated":"","GUID":"93f5db32504b424ca4a7432d01c30293","MemberId":3206472,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"Reske","SubmittedDate":"06\/27\/2008 14:24"}]},"breadcrumb":[{"term_id":309177,"name":"Recipes","slug":"recipes","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":309112,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Browse Taste Recipes recipes by course, cooking style, cuisine, ingredient, holiday and more categories to find a new family-favorite recipe.","parent":0,"count":51262,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/"},{"term_id":310796,"name":"Dishes & Beverages","slug":"dishes-beverages","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":310731,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Wondering what to make? We've got recipes for any dish and beverage you're craving, from easy dinners to rich chocolate cakes and everything in between.","parent":309177,"count":43627,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/"},{"term_id":311717,"name":"Condiments","slug":"condiments","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":311652,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Looking for recipes for condiments? Find great additions to your meals with condiments like jellies, jams, seasonings, gravies, and more condiments.","parent":310796,"count":1117,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/condiments\/"}],"meta_data":{"enhanced_fields":{"enhanced_recipe_title":"Holiday Cranberry Jam"}},"analytics":[],"yoast_head":"\n