5 from 15 votes
Strawberry Jam Recipe
This strawberry jam recipe uses fresh chopped strawberries combined with sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest to create a thick, sweet, and tangy preserve. The simmering process thickens the mixture into a classic jam texture with bright fruit flavors highlighted by the citrus. Optional cornstarch and water can be added to adjust thickness if desired.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings:
4
cups
Calories:
379 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 pounds strawberry cleaned and chopped, fresh
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar white
- lemon 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.
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Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 cups
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.