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Homemade Strawberry Jam Recipe

Homemade Strawberry Jam: A Simple & Delicious Recipe

This recipe shows you how to make homemade strawberry jam, bursting with fresh strawberry flavor. Perfect for spreading on toast or using in baked goods!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert, Spread
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 4 cups Fresh Strawberries hulled and sliced
  • 3 cups Granulated Sugar
  • 1 1/4 cup Lemon Juice
  • 1 1-inch piece Lemon Peel finely grated (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon Pectin (optional) for thicker jam

Equipment

  • Large, heavy-bottomed saucepan
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Chilled plate
  • Jars and lids (if canning)
  • Jam thermometer (optional)

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Wash and hull the strawberries. Slice into halves or quarters.
  2. If using lemon peel, finely grate it. Combine strawberries, sugar, lemon juice, and lemon peel (if using) in a large saucepan.
  3. Let the mixture stand for at least 30 minutes to macerate. Stir occasionally.
  4. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil over medium-high heat, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to medium-low and continue to boil gently, stirring occasionally, until it reaches setting point (about 220°F/104°C on a thermometer, or wrinkles when tested on a chilled plate).
  5. Remove from heat. If canning, carefully ladle the hot jam into sterilized jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace. Wipe rims, seal, and process according to your canning method.
  6. If not canning, let cool completely in the saucepan before transferring to sterilized jars. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.

Notes

For a thicker jam, add 1 tablespoon of pectin along with the other ingredients. Adjust sugar to your preference depending on the sweetness of your strawberries. Experiment with adding other fruits like raspberries or blueberries!