The festive season is here, bringing warmth, joy, and the magic of Christmas to our kitchens! Whether you’re crafting classic traditions or creating new holiday delights, this recipe will fill your home with the cozy aromas of the season. Gather around, embrace the cheer, and let’s make holiday memories together!

Bacon Cranberry Jam  

Makes about 300g

For the jam

7oz/ 200g smoky bacon, finely chopped 

3½oz/ 100g chopped red onion

1½fl oz/ 50ml cranberry juice 

3½oz/ 100g fresh cranberries or frozen 

3½oz/ 100g brown sugar 

1 cinnamon stick

1 clementine, zested 

Salt 

To serve

Local cheeses 

Seed crackers

Grapes and cherry tomatoes 

Heat a large pan with a little oil and add the bacon, cook until crisp. Remove to a clean plate.  

Add the onions and sauté for minutes until soft. 

Stir in the cranberry juice, cranberries, brown sugar, cinnamon stick and clementine zest, bring to the boil and then reduce the heat and simmer for 6 to 8 minutes until thick. 

Add the bacon and simmer for a further 2 to 3 minutes.   

Leave to cool, spoon into a jar and serve with cheeses and crackers.