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Old Fashioned Strawberry Jam
4.2 from 81 votes

Old Fashioned Strawberry Jam

This old fashioned strawberry jam uses fresh strawberries, a generous amount of sugar, and lemon juice cooked down slowly to a thick preserve. The process includes a two-step boil and a hot water bath canning to ensure preservation and shelf stability, resulting in a sweet, chunky spread.

Prep Time
40 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings: 10
Calories: 450 kcal
Course: Salad, Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 quarts strawberries
  • 5 cups sugar heaping
  • 1/2 cup lemon juice

Instructions

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  1. Wash strawberries and remove the stems.
  2. Chop, mash or puree strawberries and stir in the sugar. Let sit for 2 hours.
  3. Add strawberry mixture to a large pot and cook slow over medium heat until it boils, stirring often. Then turn up the heat to med-high and boil fast for 5 more minutes or until candy thermometer says 220 degrees F.
  4. Add in lemon juice and stir. Boil 5 minutes longer.
  5. Pour jam into clean jars and add lids. Place in a hot water bath canner and boil for 10 minutes. Remove from water and let cool to room temperature. Store in a cool dry place for up to 1 year.

Notes

  • Store properly canned jars in a cool, dry place for up to one year.
  • Jars that don't seal properly should be refrigerated and used within a couple of weeks.
  • This recipe yields approximately 10 half-pint jars of jam.

Nutrition Information

Serving 227g Calories 450kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 115g (38%) Protein 1g (2%) Sodium 3mg (0%) Potassium 302mg (6%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 109g (218%) Vitamin A 25IU (1%) Vitamin C 116mg (129%) Calcium 30mg (3%) Iron 0.8mg (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 450

% Daily Value*

Serving 227g
Calories 450kcal 23%
Carbohydrates 115g 38%
Protein 1g 2%
Sodium 3mg 0%
Potassium 302mg 6%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 109g 218%
Vitamin A 25IU 1%
Vitamin C 116mg 129%
Calcium 30mg 3%
Iron 0.8mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.