Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of homemade strawberry jam with this Easy Strawberry Jam Recipe! Bursting with the sweet essence of fresh strawberries and a hint of lemon, this jam is not only simple to make but also versatile for all your favorite dishes. Spread it on warm toast, swirl it into yogurt, or use it as a topping for desserts—this jam is bound to elevate any meal. The best part? No commercial pectin required, making this treat accessible for everyone. With just three key ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, you’ll have a delicious batch ready in no time. Perfect for sharing or storing, this strawberry jam will become a staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2.2 pounds strawberries
- 3 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 large lemon
Instructions
- Wash and chop the strawberries, discarding any spoiled ones.
- In a large cooking pot, combine chopped strawberries, sugar, and juice from the lemon.
- Heat over medium heat until sugar dissolves, then bring to a rolling boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for at least 30 minutes or until thickened.
- Use a hand blender to blend until smooth.
- Test the consistency using a candy thermometer (220°F) or the frozen plate method.
- Fill sterilized jars with hot jam and secure lids.
- Let jars cool upside down overnight before storing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- 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