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Strawberry Jam Recipe

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!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4 cups
Calories: 379 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: American

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

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  1. Prepare the Strawberries:
  2. Wash the strawberries only when ready to use them. DON'T remove the stem before washing, the strawberries will absorb extra water.
  3. After you washed them under cold water, let them drain in a colander for a few minutes.
  4. Check and discard any mushy or moldy berries.
  5. Cut and discard the stem, and slice the strawberries into quarters or dice them.
  6. Add them to a large enough, heavy bottom saucepan, and mash using a potato masher.
  7. Add sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest and let them sit for about 20 minutes. The strawberries will release more juice.
  8. Cook:
  9. 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.
  10. Thicken (optional):
  11. 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.
  12. Store:
  13. Transfer jam to jars and let cool to room temperature, seal and transfer to the refrigerator for up to two weeks or more.
  14. Check the post for tips on freezing the jam.

Nutrition Information

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

% 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.