Cranberry-Champagne Jam with Ginger

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Cranberry-Champagne Jam with Ginger
30 min.
60
74kcal

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Elevate your holiday spreads and cheese boards with this luxurious Cranberry-Champagne Jam infused with zesty ginger. Perfect for festive gatherings or gourmet gifting, this vibrant condiment blends tart cranberries, effervescent Champagne, and sweet-spicy crystallized ginger for a sophisticated flavor profile. Whether slathered on toast, paired with creamy cheeses, or used as a glaze for roasted meats, this jam adds a touch of elegance to any dish.

Ready in just 30 minutes, this vegetarian and gluten-free recipe is surprisingly simple yet impressive. The Champagne not only enhances the cranberries’ natural tartness but also lends a subtle floral note, while the ginger provides a warm, aromatic kick. A hint of butter balances the acidity, and powdered pectin ensures a perfect, spreadable consistency. With only 74 calories per serving, it’s a guilt-free indulgence that keeps well—up to a year when preserved or two months refrigerated.

Ideal for entertaining, this jam makes 60 servings, so you’ll have plenty to share (or savor all season long). The ruby-red hue and chunky texture make it as visually stunning as it is delicious. Whether you’re a canning pro or a first-time jam maker, this recipe is foolproof and rewarding—a sparkling twist on a classic favorite!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 teaspoon butter 
  • cups sparkling wine 
  • 12 ounce cranberries fresh ( 3 cups)
  • 0.5 cup candied ginger chopped
  • 0.5 cup cranberries dried chopped
  • 1.8 ounce premium fruit pectin 
  • 4.5 cups sugar 

Equipment

  • food processor
  • ladle
  • pot

Directions

  1. Pulse the cranberries in a food processor until they are coarsely chopped.
  2. Transfer them to a large, heavy-bottomed pot and add the Champagne. Bring them to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer until the cranberries have softened, about 10 minutes.
  3. Sprinkle the pectin over the cranberry mixture and stir to combine. Stir in the butter. Return the mixture to a boil.
  4. Add the dried cranberries, the crystallized ginger, and then the sugar all at once.
  5. Return the mixture to a boil and boil hard for 1 minute.
  6. Remove the pot from the heat and skim any foam from the surface of the jam. Ladle the hot jam into 6 hot, clean half-pint jars. To preserve the jam, process the jars in a hot water bath for 10 minutes. The preserved jam will keep for up to a year on the shelf. Otherwise, store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 months.

Nutrition Facts

Calories74kcal
Protein0.19%
Fat1.05%
Carbs98.76%

Properties

Glycemic Index
2.75
Glycemic Load
10.69
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
0.33521739377276%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
2.64mg
Delphinidin
0.44mg
Malvidin
0.02mg
Pelargonidin
0.02mg
Peonidin
2.79mg
Catechin
0.02mg
Epigallocatechin
0.04mg
Epicatechin
0.25mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.05mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Myricetin
0.4mg
Quercetin
0.89mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:73.91kcal
3.7%
Fat:0.09g
0.13%
Saturated Fat:0.01g
0.08%
Carbohydrates:18.22g
6.07%
Net Carbohydrates:17.89g
6.5%
Sugar:16.92g
18.8%
Cholesterol:0.04mg
0.01%
Sodium:2.83mg
0.12%
Alcohol:0.5g
100%
Alcohol %:2.02%
100%
Protein:0.04g
0.07%
Fiber:0.33g
1.32%
Manganese:0.02mg
1.21%