Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of summer with this Easy Strawberry Jam Recipe. This homemade jam captures the essence of fresh, ripe strawberries and is perfectly balanced with a hint of lemon for a refreshing twist. Ideal for breakfast spreads, desserts, or as thoughtful gifts, this no-pectin recipe is straightforward enough for beginners while still impressing seasoned cooks. With just a few simple ingredients and clear instructions, you can create a deliciously sweet preserve that brightens up any dish. Enjoy it on toast, swirl it into yogurt, or use it as a filling in pastries—this versatile jam is sure to become a staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
- 2.2 pounds of fresh strawberries
- 3 1/2 cups of sugar
- 1 large lemon
Instructions
- Wash strawberries thoroughly, discard any spoiled ones, and chop them into small pieces.
- In a jam pot, combine chopped strawberries with sugar and the juice from the lemon (add squeezed lemon halves for extra flavor).
- Heat on medium while stirring until mixed well, then bring to a rolling boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for at least 30 minutes until desired consistency is reached.
- Blend the mixture using a hand blender for smoothness.
- Test for setting using a candy thermometer (aim for 220°F) or the cold plate method.
- Fill sterilized jars with hot jam and seal tightly.
- Invert jars to create vacuum seals overnight.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon or 20g
- 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