Christmas Jam Recipe A Festive Homemade Treat

 

Ingredients 

2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries

2 cups fresh or frozen strawberries, hulled and halved

2 cups sugar

1 cup unsweetened apple juice

Zest and juice of 1 medium orange

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

½ teaspoon ground cloves

½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

1 (3 oz) pouch liquid fruit pectin

Instructions

Start by placing the cranberries, strawberries, apple juice, orange zest, and orange juice into a large saucepan.

Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat and cook until the fruit softens. Use a potato masher or immersion blender to break down the fruit to your preferred consistency.

Stir in the sugar and spices and bring the mixture back to a boil. Let it cook for several minutes.

then stir in the liquid pectin and boil hard for one minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and ladle into sterilized jars, leaving a little space at the top.

Wipe the rims clean, seal, and process in a water bath if preserving long-term, or let cool and refrigerate for immediate use.

How to Make

The key to making a successful Christmas Jam is to strike a balance between sweetness and tartness while infusing it with holiday spice.

Begin by simmering the fruits and juice together until tender, then mash or blend the mixture until smooth or chunky, depending on your preference.

Adding the sugar and warming spices gives the jam its festive character. A quick boil after adding the liquid pectin ensures the jam sets properly, leaving you with a spreadable and flavorful preserve.

GARLIC AND BUTTER FLATBREAD

 

Ingredients

To prepare garlic and butter flatbread, you’ll need:

350g of flour

250g of yogurt

1 tsp of baking powder

1 tsp of salt

1 tsp of sugar

2 cloves of garlic

30g of butter

Instructions

Start by preparing the dough for the flatbread. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.

These dry ingredients are the foundation for your flatbread dough, and they should be mixed thoroughly.

Next, add the yogurt to the dry mixture and stir until a soft dough forms. The yogurt will give the bread its lovely softness.

so make sure the dough isn’t too sticky or too dry. If needed, adjust the consistency by adding a little more flour or yogurt.

Once the dough comes together, knead it for about 5-7 minutes on a lightly floured surface. Kneading helps to develop the gluten.

making the flatbread soft and chewy. After kneading, cover the dough with a clean towel and let it rest for 30 minutes.

While the dough is resting, melt the butter in a small pan over low heat. Add the crushed garlic cloves to the butter and let it infuse.

for a few minutes, ensuring the garlic becomes fragrant but not burnt. Set the garlic butter aside to cool.

Once the dough has rested, divide it into small portions. Roll each portion into a ball and then roll it out into a thin, round flatbread. Try to make it as even as possible so it cooks uniformly.

Now, heat a non-stick skillet or a flat griddle over medium-high heat. Place the rolled-out dough into.

the pan and cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. You may need to adjust the heat slightly to prevent the flatbread from burni

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Banana Bread

 

Ingredients:

1 cup granulated sugar

8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temp.

2 large eggs

3 ripe bananas

1 tablespoon milk

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

2 cups all purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon salt

Direction :

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. 

Butter a 9" x 5" loaf pan.

Cream the sugar & butter until light & fluffy.

Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each.

In a bowl mash the bananas with a fork. Mix in the cinnamon & milk. 

In another bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. 

Add the banana mixture to the creamed mixture and stir until combined. Add the dry ingredients, mixing until the flour disappears.

Pour batter into the loaf pan and bake for 1 hour or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the loaf comes out clean. Set aside to cool on a rack for 15 minutes. Remove the loaf from the pan.

Enjoy!

No-bake+homemade+crunch+bars

 

Ingredients

• 3 cups crispy rice cereal
• 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips
• 1 cup peanut butter can substitute any nut or seed butter
• 1/2 cup maple syrup
• 1/4 cup coconut oil can sub for grass fed butter

Instructions

Line an 8 x 8-inch baking dish or deep baking tray of choice with parchment paper and set aside.
Add crispy rice cereal into a large mixing bowl and set aside. In a microwave safe bowl or stovetop, combine all your other ingredients and heat until melted. Remove from microwave/off stove and whisk until completely incorporated.
Pour the chocolate/peanut butter mixture over the crispy rice cereal and mix until combined. Pour into the lined baking dish and refrigerate until firm (at least an hour).
Remove and cut into bars.

Sugar-free condensed milk with just 3 ingredients

 

INGREDIENTS (Yields about 1¼ cups)

• 2 cups full-fat milk (or unsweetened almond milk for dairy-free)
• ⅔ cup powdered erythritol or monk fruit sweetener
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (or coconut oil for dairy-free)

INSTRUCTION

Step 1: Combine ingredients
In a medium saucepan, add milk, sweetener, and butter. Stir to combine.

Step 2: Simmer gently
Place over medium heat and bring to a gentle simmer. Reduce heat to low and let it cook uncovered for 30–40 minutes, stirring occasionally. The mixture should reduce by about half and become slightly thickened.

Step 3: Watch for consistency
As it simmers, the milk will turn a light golden color and coat the back of a spoon. Don’t boil vigorously—gentle heat prevents curdling.

Step 4: Cool and thicken
Remove from heat and let cool. It will continue to thicken as it cools. Transfer to a clean jar or container.

Step 5: Store
Refrigerate for up to 7 days. Stir before use, as separation may occur.

Egg Grilled Cheese Sandwich

 

Ingredients:

4 slices of bread (your choice of bread)

4 large eggs

1/4 cup milk

Salt and pepper to taste

1 tablespoon butter

1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or your favorite cheese)

Preparation:

1. In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper until well combined.

2. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and melt the butter.

3. Pour the egg mixture into the skillet and cook, stirring gently, until the eggs are scrambled and cooked to your desired consistency. Remove from heat.

4. Preheat a separate skillet or griddle over medium heat.

5. Take two slices of bread and place a generous amount of shredded cheese on one side of each slice.

6. Spoon the scrambled eggs onto one of the bread slices, on top of the cheese.

7. Place the other bread slice, cheese side down, on top of the eggs.

8. Place the sandwich onto the preheated skillet or griddle and cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted.

9. Remove the sandwich from the skillet and let it cool for a minute or two before slicing it in half or serving it whole.

10. Serve the Scrambled Egg Grilled Cheese Sandwich warm and enjoy the gooey cheese and fluffy scrambled eggs oozing out of the crispy grilled bread.

THE BEST AIR FRYER GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH

 

Ingredients

2 slices of bread (thick-cut recommended)

1–2 tbsp butter (softened)

2–3 slices of cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or a mix)

Optional: shredded chicken, caramelized onions, or tomato slices for extra filling

Instructions

Prepare the Bread

Spread softened butter evenly on one side of each bread slice (the buttered side will face outward).

Assemble the Sandwich

Place one slice butter-side down.

Add cheese (and any extra filling like chicken or tomato).

Top with the second slice, butter-side up.

Preheat the Air Fryer

Preheat to 375°F (190°C) for 3 minutes.

Cook the Sandwich

Place the sandwich in the air fryer basket.

Cook for 5–7 minutes, flipping halfway if needed, until the bread is golden and the cheese is melted.

Serve & Enjoy

Let it cool for a minute before slicing.

Serve with ketchup, soup, or your favorite dip.