Strawberry Jam
There's nothing quite like Homemade Strawberry Jam, and this recipe is our all time favorite. Made with just 3 simple ingredients, it's deliciously sweet and perfectly spreadable. Just like store bought... only better! If you're looking for an easy recipe that turns out perfect every time, this is it!
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Servings: 12 oz.
Calories: 28kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb. fresh strawberries
- 1 1/2 c. granulated sugar
- 1 lemon
Instructions
- Wash strawberries; remove stems and cut into fourths.
- Place strawberries in a large bowl.
- Add sugar and the juice of one lemon. Stir ingredients together until a thick syrup forms.
- Transfer mixture to a medium heavy bottom saucepan. Add lemon zest (optional) and use a potato masher to mash strawberries.
- Heat over low heat just until sugar dissolves. Increase heat to medium, bring mixture to a boil, and boil 20 minutes, stirring often.
- Remove from heat and transfer to a sterilized glass jar.
Notes
Recipe variations:
- Substitute orange juice & zest for the lemon juice & zest
- Omit lemon zest
- Use a combination of strawberries, raspberries, and blackberries
- Reduce sugar to 3/4 or 1 cup
- Reduce cook time to 5 minutes, remove from heat, and stir in 2 Tbsp. chia seeds
- Use 3/4 c. maple syrup in place of sugar
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 28kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Sugar: 7g