Description
Capture the essence of summer with this delightful homemade strawberry jam. Bursting with sweet-tart flavor, it transforms breakfast and desserts while evoking cherished memories. Made from fresh strawberries, sugar, lemon juice, and pectin, this easy recipe allows you to preserve the taste of ripe strawberries year-round. Enjoy a spoonful on toast or as a topping for your favorite desserts—it’s a treat everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds fresh strawberries (hulled and sliced)
- 4 cups granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 package (1.75 oz) powdered pectin
Instructions
- Rinse and hull strawberries; slice them into halves or quarters.
- Mash strawberries in a large bowl to your desired consistency.
- In a large pot, combine mashed strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Stir in pectin according to package instructions.
- Bring mixture to a rolling boil over medium heat, stirring constantly for 1-2 minutes.
- Perform the plate test to check doneness; if it holds its shape when cooled, it's ready.
- Ladle hot jam into sterilized jars, leaving ¼ inch headspace. Seal tightly while hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Canning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon (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
Keywords: For added flavor, incorporate fresh basil or lemon zest. Store jam in sterilized jars in the refrigerator for up to three weeks or consider canning for longer storage.