Description
Indulge in the sweet, vibrant flavor of homemade strawberry jam with this Easy Strawberry Jam Recipe. Perfect for breakfast spreads, desserts, or thoughtful gifts, this simple recipe allows you to enjoy the fresh taste of strawberries year-round. The bright acidity of lemon enhances the natural sweetness of the strawberries, ensuring a delightful burst of flavor in every spoonful. With no pectin needed and just a few easy steps, you’ll create a delicious homemade treat that captures the essence of summer. Whether you spread it on toast, swirl it into yogurt, or use it as a filling for pastries, this strawberry jam will elevate your culinary creations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2.2 pounds strawberries
- 3 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 large lemon
Instructions
- Prepare your strawberries by washing them thoroughly and removing stems and spoiled fruits. Chop into smaller pieces.
- In a jam cooking pot, combine the chopped strawberries with sugar and squeeze in the lemon juice; add the squeezed lemon halves as well.
- Heat over medium heat, stirring until combined, then bring to a rolling boil.
- Reduce heat and let simmer for at least 30 minutes or until set.
- If desired, blend with a hand blender for smoothness.
- Use a candy thermometer to check if it has reached 220°F (105°C) or use the frozen plate test to assess doneness.
- Fill clean sterilized jars with hot jam up to the rim and seal tightly.
- Turn jars upside down to create a vacuum seal and cool overnight before storing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Canning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg