Small Batch Strawberry Jam
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
2 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
12 mins
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Servings
24
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Calories
55 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Small Batch Strawberry Jam
Description
This Small Batch Strawberry Jam recipe uses fresh strawberries combined with granulated sugar and lemon juice to balance sweetness and acidity. Cooking over medium heat breaks down the fruit while dissolving the sugar. Adding optional lemon zest enhances the fruit's brightness. Boiling continues until the mixture reaches a jam-like thickness around 220°F, ensuring a good set. Stirring prevents scorching.
The jam's texture is thick but spreadable, showcasing the natural strawberry flavor tempered by the added sugar and citrus. Made in a small quantity, it's ideal for fresh consumption, spreading on bread, or using as a topping for yogurt or desserts.
After cooking, the jam is cooled, then refrigerated and used within two weeks to enjoy its freshness. This small batch method avoids leftovers and keeps the flavor vibrant.
Ingredients
- 1 pound strawberry fresh
- 1 1/2 cup sugar granulated white
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- ½ teaspoons lemon optional, zest
Instructions
- Wash and slice the strawberries, removing the hulls and green tops.
- Add them to a saucepan, and mix the sugar in well.
- Stir continually over medium heat, and bring the strawberries to boil.
- Once boiling, add the lemon juice and zest (if using).
- Boil for about 15 minutes, or until the jam reaches 220F.
- Stir often, to make sure the jam doesn’t burn.
- Pour into a jar and allow to cool.
- Cover and refrigerate.
- Use within about 2 weeks (if it lasts that long).
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 24Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 55 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 55kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 29mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 5IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 11.6mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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