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Cranberry Orange Jam and Crostinis

November 19, 2012 By Jennifer @ PB and P Design 24 Comments

Hi Everyone,

Happy Monday to you!  This weekend I took advantage of the cold weather and rain by hanging out of my kitchen and making lots and lots of jam!!  Every time I think of Jam I think of the episode of Friends where Monica was making jam to forget the man!

I made Wild Berry Compote, Hotter then Hell Pepper Jelly Jam, which I’ll give you the recipe later.  I also made Cranberry Orange Quick Jam, Yum and Maple Pumpkin Butter.  I was out of my Maple Pumpkin Butter and I was in need!  I love to put it on my vanilla greek yogurt, topped with Puffins.  It tastes like pumpkin pie!  After my pumpkin butter cooled, I made my parfait right away! (1 cup vanilla greek yogurt, 2 heaping tbsp. pumpkin butter, a few Puffins)


Then I continued to make more jam!!  My newest jam to the collection is Cranberry Orange Quick Jam!  I don’t know what it is, but I love cranberry and orange together.  It’s such a fantastic combination!!

I didn’t get the things done that I planned today like setting up my new shelves, doing laundry and cleaning my front room, but that’s ok because I have 7 jars of different kind of butter, jams and compotes to get me through the next few weeks.  I kind of have a thing for condiments!  I love healthy ones that can be topped on yogurt, oatmeal, meat and other fun things!

I didn’t realize how fast time went.  I spent about 5 hours making these, which isn’t to bad!  I was pretty stoked when the doorbell rang and I got my monthly Nature Box.  I love having a monthly subscription to Nature Box.  Look at the goodies I got!  It was in perfect timing because I was getting hungry!

I got in this months box Carrot Chips, Chipotle Maple Almonds, Cinnamon Spiced Granola, Roasted Garlic Pumpkin Seeds and Country Ranch Peas.  I thought the peas were weird, yet it was the first and only thing I tried so far.  Let me tell you they are really good!  I couldn’t stop eating them.  They tasted like corn nuts!  I seen them at Trader Joe’s and I was never inclined to buy them because there peas!  I was wrong  now I have to get them next time I go.  Look how weird they look!

While I was cooking, I had the tropical music station on.  My Husband came in and asked me what the heck am I listening too?  The music sounds like I was in a Mexican restaurant or Cost Plus.  I like it because I could concentrate because I didn’t know the words.  He changed the channel to 80’s music, which I love and as I’m typing this post, I’m singing Stevie Nicks, Stand Back!!  Not good!  I LOVE 80’s music.  I guess I’m showing my age!

There, I’m making my Husband turn the music off!  To hard to think, when all I want to do is dance.  Around 2pm I needed a snack and I was hot from standing in front of the stove, so I decided to whip up one of my Skinny Peppermint Mocha Frappes.  I’ll tell you I am so addicted to this drink.  I have had it everyday around 2-3pm since I posted it a couple of weeks ago!  It’s so good!  I am such a peppermint freak!!

Your probably waiting for today’s recipe for the Cranberry Orange Quick Jam and all I did is ramble on about my day.  I didn’t tell you I also made my roasted chicken too, but that we can discuss another day!  🙂  All righty then, lets talk Cranberry Orange Jam!  I thought it would be perfect to share this recipe with you since Thanksgiving is coming and it’s such a cranberry type of holiday.  This jam is very easy to make and I didn’t use any pectin, just cranberries, oranges and sugar.

This jam is fabulous served with cream cheese, brie cheese or goat cheese.  I also like is smeared on whole wheat rolls or my Cranberry Walnut Rolls, which I need to make soon since I am all out.  I made Cranberry Orange Cream Cheese crostinis as an appetizer before dinner.  I topped a few of the crostinis with chopped pistachios, but I left it out on most of them because my Husband isn’t a fan of nuts in his food.  He prefers to just eat them by the handfuls.

  

Cranberry Orange Quick Jam
 
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Prep time
5 mins
Cook time
40 mins
Total time
45 mins
 
A sweet and slightly tart quick jam made with fresh cranberries and oranges.
Serves: 3 Cups
Ingredients
  • 4 cups cranberries, fresh (12 oz bag)
  • Zest of two orange
  • 1½ cups water
  • 2 medium orange, juiced (1/4 cup)
  • ½ cup sugar (divided)or to taste
  • Juice of lemon
Instructions
  1. In a large sauce pan add water, cranberries, orange zest, orange juice and ¼ cup sugar. Place over medium heat; bring to a boil, cover and simmer for 20 minutes; until cranberries have soften, stirring occasionally.
  2. With the back of a large spoon, smush the cranberries, add lemon juice and remaining sugar. Taste test it to see if you want to add more sugar. Leave uncovered and simmer for 30 minutes or until thicken, stirring occasionally.
  3. Spoon into jars, leave on the counter to cool and refrigerate for up to 1 month.
Notes
Calorie per two Tablespoons: 30.8, Fat: Cholesterol: 0, Sodium: .03, Potassium: 42.1, Crabs: 8, Fiber: 1.1, Sugar: 6.3, Protein: .02
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Serving size: 2 Tbsp.
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I love the crostinis and they are super quick to put together as long as you have the jam!  This is a perfect appetizer if you have surprise guests over to your house or you want a quick snack.  I made the crostinis with Artisan Country Loaf French Bread but it would be delicious on walnut bread or wheat bread.  My Husband won’t eat either so I had to use white bread.  When I cut into the bread there was a huge hole right through the middle, so most of my pieces are missing the center.  Glad the cream cheese filled it up!

Cranberry Orange Cream Cheese Crostinis
 
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Prep time
5 mins
Cook time
5 mins
Total time
10 mins
 
Toasted baguette topped with cream cheese, homemade cranberry orange jam and pistachios.
Serves: 8 Crostinis
Ingredients
  • ½ country loaf artisan baguette
  • 2 oz cream cheese, fat free
  • 8 tsp. cranberry orange quick jam
  • Optional toppings:
  • pistachios, chopped
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 F
  2. Cut baguette into 8 - ¼" slices, place on a cookie sheet and bake for 5 minutes.
  3. Evenly spread the cream cheese over each baguette slice. Top the cream cheese with 1 teaspoon of cranberry orange quick jam.
Notes
Calories per Crostinis: 52.8, Fat: .02, Cholesterol: 1.3, Sodium: 134, Potassium: 9, Carbs: 9.9, Fiber: .06, Sugar: 1.6, Protein: 2.4
Nutrition Information
Serving size: 1 Crostinis
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Now you know what I did all day Saturday!  🙂  Busy, busy!!  I can’t wait to see what other things I whip up this week!  Lots of ideas and recipes to share!

Have a great week!!

Toodles,

Jennifer


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Comments

  1. Cari Hartman says

    November 19, 2012 at 2:53 AM

    I’m curious, 1 1/2 cups of what??? There is nothing after that? Right before sugar on the recipe!! Mounds delicious!!!

    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says

      November 19, 2012 at 4:46 AM

      Thanks for telling me! It’s water! 🙂

      Reply
  2. little kitchie says

    November 19, 2012 at 3:47 AM

    cranberry and pistachio is one of my favorite combinations this time of year! my mama and i love making jam when we are together! maybe we’ll try this one this week!

    Reply
  3. Joanne says

    November 19, 2012 at 6:02 AM

    I love that you spent the weekend jamming! What a great idea. It would make me so happy to see all of those bottles of jam lined up in the kitchen.

    Reply
  4. The Café Sucré Farine says

    November 19, 2012 at 6:26 AM

    You were just a cooking fool this weekend Jen! I’m going to call you the jam queen! Love this yummy cranberry-orange combination, sounds delightful and could be the source for all kinds of creations ………………. hmmmm ………..

    Reply
  5. juanitascocina says

    November 19, 2012 at 7:04 AM

    This sounds fabulous! I love quick jams! I can’t wait to see the pepper jelly!

    Reply
  6. Liz says

    November 19, 2012 at 8:45 AM

    Aw, I love all your jams! But this cranberry orange version is especially appealing this week….and so darn tasty!

    Reply
  7. Starla says

    November 19, 2012 at 12:19 PM

    Can I “can” this recipe in a water bath? Or would I need to add pectin to it?

    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says

      November 19, 2012 at 12:42 PM

      Hi Starla, You would have to use pectin in it or lots more sugar. Honestly I am not the best person when it comes to canning, so I am not sure how pectin works, or how much you would need.

      Reply
  8. cassandrabish says

    November 19, 2012 at 7:34 PM

    There is nothing better than homemade jam! Sounds like a great weekend to me

    Reply
  9. Stephanie says

    November 19, 2012 at 10:04 PM

    Jamming is on my to-do list. It looks so wonderful!

    Reply
  10. zentMRS says

    November 20, 2012 at 3:36 PM

    Great ideas! I love cranberries and your recipe sounds wonderful. I’d love for you to share this at Tuesday’s Table for the Holidays – http://zentmrs.blogspot.com/2012/11/tuesdays-table-holiday-ideas.html

    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says

      November 21, 2012 at 8:49 PM

      Thank you for the invite! I stopped over and linked up! Thank you!!

      Reply
  11. Cari Hartman says

    November 25, 2012 at 6:26 PM

    Jen, I made this tonight and the only change I made was to use Splenda and its really runny. What did I do wrong??

    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says

      November 25, 2012 at 6:45 PM

      Oh no, I am so sorry! I’m not sure? When I made it, it didn’t turn out runny. I can tell you it does thicken up. Gosh, I don’ t know what to say, except I’m sorry.

      Reply
      • Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says

        November 25, 2012 at 6:55 PM

        After I was thinking about it and discussing it with my Husband, I wonder if it was the Splenda? Regular sugar I noticed in cooking things like jam, thickens it up, makes it more rich. I tend to wonder if the reason yours didn’t turn out so thick was because of the Splenda? I noticed if I make cookies, ect… with splenda the taste is fine but the texture tends to be off just a little.

        Reply
        • Cari Hartman says

          November 25, 2012 at 8:03 PM

          I think that has to be it. :-(. I ended up adding half a packet of s/f raspberry jello dry to thicken it a bit. I plan to add it to my cottage cheese so as long as its a bit thicker I’m ok! No need to apologize! I just really try to watch my sugar intake as much as possible. 🙂

          Reply
  12. Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says

    January 27, 2013 at 6:21 AM

    Testing

    Reply
  13. Chelsea says

    April 10, 2014 at 8:51 AM

    I JUST made this. It’s so good! I’ll be sharing the goodness with friends for sure. Thank YOU for sharing!

    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says

      April 10, 2014 at 3:37 PM

      I am so glad you like it! It’s one of my favorite combos!!! Thank you for letting me know it turned out for you!

      Reply

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