Strawberry Jam

Delicious homemade strawberry jam made with fresh strawberries, perfect for spreading on bread or scones.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 45

Chilling Time 12

Total Time 13

Course spread

Cuisine American

Servings tablespoons

Calories 37 kcal

Equipment

large pot
Mason jar
potato masher
non-metal spoon

Ingredients

2 lbs strawberries halved
1.25 cups granulated sugar 250g
2 tablespoon lemon juice 30mL

Instructions

Prep the strawberries by washing, hulling, and roughly chopping.
Add the chopped strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice to a large pot. Place over medium-high heat.
Stirring frequently, bring the berries to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low to keep the berries at a simmer.
Let the jam simmer for about 45 minutes, frequently stirring, until the jam is thick and syrupy and reaches 220F on a candy thermometer.
Check to see if it's ready by adding a small drop to the frozen plate. Return it to the freezer. After a few minutes, check the consistency.
When it’s done, pour the jam into a mason jar and chill overnight.
Serve on french bread or scones.

Notes

Choose red and fragrant strawberries. The flavor of your jam will depend largely on the quality of the strawberries used. For more flavor variations, consider adding lemon zest or fresh herbs before the jam is done cooking. Sterilize your jam jars to prevent bacteria growth.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoonCalories: 37kcalCarbohydrates: 9.5gPotassium: 14mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 9.3gVitamin C: 6.6mg

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