Description
Indulge in the sweet and fruity goodness of homemade strawberry jam, bursting with the vibrant flavors of fresh strawberries. This delightful jam is perfect for spreading on toast, topping off desserts, or giving as a thoughtful homemade gift.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons pectin (optional, for thicker jam)
Instructions
- In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice.
- Stir over low heat until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- Increase the heat to high and bring the mixture to a full rolling boil, stirring frequently.
- If using, add pectin and continue to boil for 10 minutes or until the jam reaches gel stage.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly, then skim off any foam with a spoon.
- Pour the hot jam into sterilized jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace.
- Seal the jars with lids and process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes.
- Remove the jars from the water bath and let cool completely before storing in a cool, dark place.
Notes
- Ensure the jars and lids are sterilized before filling them with hot jam to prevent contamination.
- Adjust the amount of sugar according to your taste preferences and the sweetness of the strawberries.
- Pectin is optional and can be omitted for a softer jam consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Homemade
Nutrition
- Calories: 50 kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg