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Strawberry Jam Recipe

Irresistibly Easy Strawberry Jam Recipe You'll Love

This Strawberry Jam Recipe captures the essence of summer with simple ingredients and straightforward steps.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 8 jars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Strawberry Jam Ingredients
  • 2 lbs fresh strawberries hulled and chopped for maximum flavor
  • 2 cups granulated sugar essential for sweetness and preservation
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice adds zest and helps set the jam

Equipment

  • Large saucepan
  • Measuring cups
  • Sterilized jars
  • Spoon
  • Plate

Method
 

How to Make Strawberry Jam
  1. Hull the strawberries and chop them into small pieces.
  2. Combine chopped strawberries with granulated sugar in a large saucepan.
  3. Let the strawberry and sugar mixture sit at room temperature for about 1 hour.
  4. Dissolve the sugar over medium heat, stirring until syrupy and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
  5. Add fresh lemon juice and stir it into the mixture.
  6. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low and cook uncovered for 20-25 minutes.
  7. Skim off any foam that forms on the surface.
  8. Test for readiness by dropping a spoonful of jam on a cold plate.
  9. Continue cooking if the jam is too runny, testing periodically.
  10. Transfer the jam to clean, sterilized jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace.
  11. Allow jars to cool completely at room temperature before refrigerating.

Nutrition

Serving: 1jarCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 39gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 30mgFiber: 1gSugar: 36gVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 1mg

Notes

Store homemade strawberry jam in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks. For longer storage, freeze in airtight containers for up to 1 year.

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