Strawberry Jam

Make delicious strawberry jam with just three ingredients for spreading on toast, scones, and more.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 2

Chilling Time 1

Total Time 2 10

Course Appetizer, Breakfast, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine American

Servings tablespoons

Calories 37 kcal

Equipment

Medium pot
Candy thermometer

Ingredients

2 lbs strawberries halved
1.25 cups granulated sugar 250g
2 tablespoon lemon juice 30mL

Instructions

Prep the strawberries by washing, hulling, and roughly chopping.
Add the chopped strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice to a large pot. Place over medium-high heat.
Stirring frequently, bring the berries to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low to keep the berries at a simmer.
Let the jam simmer for about 45 minutes, frequently stirring, until the jam is thick and syrupy and reaches 220F on a candy thermometer.
Check to see if it's ready by adding a small drop to the frozen plate. Return it to the freezer.
Once it has thickened to your liking, remove the jam from the heat.
When it’s done, pour the jam into a mason jar and chill overnight.
Serve on French bread or scones.

Notes

Choose red and fragrant strawberries for the best flavor. Consider flavor variations like adding lemon zest or fresh herbs. Stir frequently to prevent sticking, and use a potato masher for larger pieces if desired. Sterilize jars to extend shelf life.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoonCalories: 37kcalCarbohydrates: 9.5gFat: 0.1gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 14mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 9.3gVitamin C: 6.6mgIron: 0.1mg

Keyword Breakfast, fruit preserves, homemade jam, Spread, Strawberry Jam