Description
Experience the delightful taste of summer with this Easy Strawberry Jam Recipe. Bursting with the vibrant flavors of fresh strawberries and enhanced by a hint of lemon, this jam is not only a treat for your taste buds but also a straightforward way to preserve seasonal fruit. Perfect for spreading on toast, filling pastries, or serving atop desserts, it elevates any meal with its luscious sweetness. With simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, you can create a homemade jam that rivals store-bought versions—all without the need for commercial pectin. Enjoy the satisfaction of making your own preserves and savor the taste of summer all year round!
Ingredients
- 2.2 pounds fresh strawberries
- 3 1/2 cups sugar
- Juice and halves of 1 large lemon
Instructions
- Wash strawberries thoroughly, remove spoiled ones, and chop into small pieces.
- In a large jam pot, combine chopped strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice along with its halves.
- Heat over medium until boiling; reduce to low and simmer for at least 30 minutes or until set.
- Blend with a hand blender for desired texture.
- Test setting temperature using a candy thermometer (aim for 220°F) or drop onto a frozen plate.
- Fill sterilized jars with hot jam up to the rim, then seal tightly.
- Turn jars upside down to create a vacuum seal; let cool overnight before storing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: N/A
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 54
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg