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Strawberry Jam

A simple and delicious homemade strawberry jam recipe that brings the taste of summer to your breakfast table.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 jars
Course: Breakfast, Condiment
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 4 cups Fresh Strawberries Use ripe and juicy strawberries for best flavor.
  • 3 cups Granulated Sugar Adjust based on sweetness preference.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Lemon Juice Adds brightness and helps set the jam.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Enhances the flavor of strawberries.
  • optional Pectin Use for thicker consistency.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Hull and rinse your strawberries, then chop them roughly.
  2. In a big pot, combine strawberries, sugar, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt.
Cooking
  1. Put the pot on medium heat and stir until the mixture becomes juicy.
  2. Once it bubbles, reduce the heat and let it cook, mashing up big berry chunks with your spoon.
  3. Test the jam by dribbling a dab on a freezing-cold spoon. If it wrinkles when you push it, it’s ready.
  4. If it’s too runny, cook a bit longer.
Cooling & Storing
  1. Let the jam cool before transferring it into clean jars.
  2. For best results, store in jars with tight lids in the fridge or freezer.

Notes

Let the jam cool to room temperature before storing. If you put hot jam straight into the fridge or freezer, it may lose texture. Thaw frozen jam overnight in the fridge.