Homemade Strawberry Jam
A delightful homemade strawberry jam recipe that captures the sweetness of summer berries in every jar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Spread
- Method: Canning
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Prepare your strawberries by rinsing them well under running water, hulling, and chopping them into small pieces.
- Combine chopped strawberries with sugar and lemon juice in a medium-sized saucepan; stir to combine and let sit for 10-15 minutes.
- Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally until it starts to bubble; reduce heat to low and simmer for 20-30 minutes.
- Test the consistency by placing a teaspoon of jam on a plate and freezing for a minute; if thick enough, it’s ready.
- Jar the hot jam into pre-washed jars, leaving about ¼-inch space at the top, and optionally process the jars in a boiling water bath for longer preservation.
- Let the jars cool on the counter, seal them, and store in the fridge.
Notes
For a unique twist, try adding basil, citrus zest, or even spice to your jam. Serve it on toast, in desserts, or as a thoughtful gift.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0.2g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: strawberry jam, homemade jam, canning, summer recipes, fruit preserves
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