Strawberry Jam Recipe
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5.0
15 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
4 cups
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Calories
379 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Strawberry Jam Recipe
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Strawberry Jam is a spreadable pearl of wonder that can take your breakfast or afternoon tea to another level. You can enjoy this recipe all year round!
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Ingredients
- 2 pounds fresh strawberries cleaned and chopped
- 1 1/2 cups white granulated sugar
- Juice of one large lemon
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
Optional:
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 4 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Prepare the Strawberries:
- Wash the strawberries only when ready to use them. DON'T remove the stem before washing, the strawberries will absorb extra water.
- After you washed them under cold water, let them drain in a colander for a few minutes.
- Check and discard any mushy or moldy berries.
- Cut and discard the stem, and slice the strawberries into quarters or dice them.
- Add them to a large enough, heavy bottom saucepan, and mash using a potato masher.
- Add sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest and let them sit for about 20 minutes. The strawberries will release more juice.
- Cook:
- Place the saucepan over low-medium heat and stir until the sugar is dissolved. After which increase the heat to medium-high, bring to a rolling boil, decrease the heat to medium and simmer and stir for about 15-20 mins or more if needed, until the mixture is bubbly and thick.
- Thicken (optional):
- If you prefer the jam to be even thicker, in a cup, mix two tablespoons of cornstarch with 4 tablespoons of water until dissolved and add the mixture to the jam. Stir and simmer for a few minutes. Repeat if needed, but keep in mind, the jam will thicken more as it cools.
- Store:
- Transfer jam to jars and let cool to room temperature, seal and transfer to the refrigerator for up to two weeks or more.
- Check the post for tips on freezing the jam.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
379kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
96g
(32%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
4mg
(0%)
Potassium
347mg
(10%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
86g
(172%)
Vitamin A
27IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
135mg
(150%)
Calcium
36mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 379 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 379kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 96g | 32% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 347mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 86g | 172% |
| Vitamin A | 27IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 135mg | 150% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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15 reviews
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