Active Time

　　15 min

　　Total Time

　　1 hr

　　

Ingredients

Makes about 2 cups

　　1 (12-oz) bag fresh or frozen cranberries (not thawed; 3 1/2 cups)

　　1 cup sugar

　　1/2 cup fresh orange juice

　　1 cup water

　　

Step 1

Bring all ingredients to a boil in a 2-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 20 minutes (jam will continue to thicken as it cools).

　　

Step 2

Force jam through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl, discarding skins and seeds. Cool, stirring occasionally.

　　Cooks' note:

　　Jam can be made 4 days ahead and chilled, covered.