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What Exactly Is Christmas Jam And How Do You Make It? By Alexa Valme Dec. 1, 2025 2:39 pm EST

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Christmas jam has a way of showing up right when the season leans into its biggest flavors. It's a rosy, bright spread built on cranberries and strawberries — a pairing that hits that sweet-tart balance people love this time of year. Home cooks often treat it as a holiday multitasker: Something you can spoon onto warm biscuits, tuck into a cheese board, or get wrapped up as a hostess gift by anyone who admits they're a bit too obsessed with Christmas .

Cranberries and strawberries play off each other in a way that gives Christmas jam its own distinct flavor. Cranberries bring their natural acidity and deep ruby color, while strawber

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