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Eggnog Jam

Eggnog Jam: A Festive Spread for Cozy Mornings

Eggnog Jam is a delightful holiday spread that brings the cozy aroma of spiced eggnog to your breakfast table.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Holiday
Calories: 50
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Jam
  • 2 cups Eggnog Use full-fat for best texture.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 4 large Egg Yolks Adds richness.
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch Helps thicken the mixture.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg For warm spice flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Adds creaminess.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract For sweetness.
  • 1 pinch Salt Balances the sweetness.

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • Whisk
  • fine mesh strainer
  • Spatula
  • Airtight Container

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Eggnog Jam
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine eggnog, granulated sugar, egg yolks, and cornstarch. Whisk until smooth. Heat on medium to a gentle simmer.
  2. Whisk constantly over medium heat for about 7-9 minutes until thickened to a pudding-like consistency.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in ground nutmeg, unsalted butter, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until fully melted.
  4. Pour the mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a clean bowl to remove any solids.
  5. Let the strained mixture cool at room temperature for about 10-15 minutes.
  6. Transfer Eggnog Jam into a clean jar or airtight container and refrigerate. It will keep for up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoonCalories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 1gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 15mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 9gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mg

Notes

Eggnog Jam is not suitable for canning and must be refrigerated. For longer storage, it can be frozen for up to 3 months.

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