homemade gifts...

homemade gifts..., a photo by credd on Flickr.

today i made cranberry jam for my class potluck...
and to take to the office for my co-workers.

i got the recipe from the whole foods website...
and i've inserted it here.

i served it with brie...
on a buttery cracker.

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Ingredients
1 (16-ounce) bag fresh cranberries
2 apples (Fuji, Gala and/or Golden Delicious), peeled, cored and grated
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup orange juice
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Method
Place all ingredients in a medium saucepan and heat to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium and simmer, stirring frequently, until cranberries have softened and mixture is thickened, about 8 minutes. Let cool completely. Transfer to small jars, if desired. Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition
Per serving: 40 calories (0 from fat), 0g total fat, 0g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 0mg sodium, 11g total carbohydrate (1g dietary fiber, 10g sugar), 0g protein