Tis the season to be merry, but with the economic crunch and a long list of gifts needed for neighbors, friends, and teachers, consumers budgets are stretched. Texas Oncology has developed a free recipe for Jingle Jam, an easy-to-make, Southern-style preserve that combines healthful cranberries, citrus, jalapenos. This recipe, full of cancer-fighting ingredients, is sure to please everyone on gift lists and around holiday tables while leaving you some change to jingle in your pockets.
In Texas alone, more than 90,000 people the fourth-highest incidence in the nation are diagnosed each year with cancer, some of which could have been prevented with proper diet. Jingle Jams combination of wholesome cranberries, citrus, and jalapenos should serve as a reminder of the variety of cancer-protective ingredients that can easily be incorporated into the everyday diet.
Cranberries, for example, are a powerful source of flavonoids, a family of phytonutrients with antioxidant and anti-cancer properties. Citrus fruits such as oranges, lemons, and grapefruit contain vitamin C, folate and fiber all essential to a cancer-protective diet. Jalapenos are loaded with vitamins A and C, and contain a phytochemical called capsaicin, which has been shown to benefit individuals with prostate cancer . Pectin is a gelling agent that may block cancer growth, and is a natural product of most fruits, though it may be purchased commercially. Jingle Jam utilizes the natural pectin in cranberries for a pleasing consistency.
Texans come together for the holidays to enjoy friends, family, and good food. Its easy to make the holiday table merry and bright with Jingle Jam, while feeling good about it. Versatile and delicious, Jingle Jam which uses less sugar than a typical jam makes a delectable addition to the holiday bird, but also as a glaze for steamed carrots or roasted pork loin. Spread it on whole grain toast or English muffins for breakfast, or as an appetizer dolloped atop goat cheese tartlets, or poured over cream cheese and served with crackers. Dress up a turkey sandwich, or use it as a dipping sauce for quesadillas.
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