Cranberry-Orange Spiced Jam
Cranberry-Orange Spiced Jam balances bright tart cranberries with warm notes of cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and allspice, lifted by fresh orange zest. It cooks into a glossy, aromatic spread that pairs beautifully with buttery toast, soft cheeses, and holiday desserts, and brings a festive touch to brunch platters or gift baskets.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves16
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Cranberry-Orange Spiced Jam, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 28 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 7 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 83 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 73
- Heart Health
- 54
- Metabolic
- 19
- Digestive
- 36
- Inflammatory
- 15
- Performance
- 36
- General Wellness
- 1
In a large pot over medium heat, combine the cranberries, white sugar, turbinado sugar, water, orange zest, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, allspice, and pepper. Simmer, stirring often, until the sugar dissolves and the cranberries pop.
- 2
Use an immersion blender to blend the cranberry jam to your preferred consistency.
- 3
Pour the jam into a glass pint jar; let it cool until thickened and set, then seal the jar and refrigerate.
- Calories 75.11 kcal Low Source 4%
- Protein 0.12 g Low Source 0%
- Carbohydrate 19.47 g 7%
- Total Fat 0.08 g Low Source 0%
- Saturated Fat 0.04 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.05 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 1.14 mg Low Source 0%
- Dietary Fiber 1.55 g Low Source 6%
- Total Sugars 17.29 g --
- Added Sugars 0.15 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 4.17 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 0.05 mg Low Source 0%
- Potassium 19.08 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 1.03 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 7.21 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
About This Recipe
Cranberry Orange Spiced Jam is made with 10 ingredients and serves 16. It takes about 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Cranberry, Ground Allspice, and Ground Cinnamon. Each serving provides about 75.11 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cranberry-Orange Spiced Jam made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Cranberry, Ground Allspice, Ground Cinnamon, Ground Cloves. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Cranberry-Orange Spiced Jam?
- About 20 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 75.11 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cranberry-Orange Spiced Jam easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Cranberry-Orange Spiced Jam healthy?
- Cranberry-Orange Spiced Jam has an easyChef Pro health score of 37/100. Per serving, it provides 75.11 calories and 0.12 g of protein, or 0% of the Daily Value. It contains Citrus, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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