Description
Indulge in the sweet taste of summer year-round with this Easy Strawberry Jam Recipe. This delightful homemade jam captures the essence of fresh strawberries and zesty lemon, making it an ideal addition to your breakfast table or dessert spread. With just three simple ingredients, you can create a vibrant fruit preserve that elevates toast, pancakes, and pastries alike. Whether you’re hosting brunch or enjoying a casual morning at home, this no-pectin recipe is surprisingly easy and rewarding. Perfect for gift-giving or simply savoring at home, this strawberry jam will impress friends and family with its fresh flavor and delightful texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2.2 pounds fresh strawberries
- 3.5 cups sugar
- 1 large lemon
Instructions
- Wash and chop the strawberries, discarding any spoiled ones.
- In a jam pot, combine the chopped strawberries, sugar, and juice from one squeezed lemon (adding the lemon halves for extra flavor).
- Over medium heat, stir until combined; then bring to a rolling boil while stirring occasionally.
- Reduce heat and simmer for about 30 minutes or until it reaches a gel-like consistency; blend for a smoother texture if desired.
- Check doneness using a candy thermometer (220°F) or the frozen plate method.
- Fill sterilized jars with hot jam, leaving headspace for sealing.
- Seal jars tightly and invert to create a vacuum seal; cool overnight before labeling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon (20g)
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg