Description
This quick homemade strawberry jam recipe offers a simple and delicious way to enjoy fresh strawberries year-round. Made with just fresh strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice, this jam cooks swiftly on the stovetop and is perfect for spreading on toast, pancakes, or blending into desserts.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium saucepan, add the hulled and chopped strawberries, granulated sugar, and lemon juice. Mixing these ingredients evenly helps to ensure consistent cooking and sweetness.
- Cook the Jam: Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook the mixture, stirring frequently. Continue cooking for 10 to 15 minutes until the strawberries break down completely and the mixture thickens into a jam-like consistency.
- Cool the Jam: Once the jam reaches your preferred thickness, remove the pan from heat. Allow the jam to cool to room temperature; this cooling process helps the jam to set properly.
- Store the Jam: Transfer the cooled jam into a clean jar and refrigerate. The jam will continue to thicken as it chills, enhancing its spreadability and flavor.
Notes
- Use ripe, fresh strawberries for the best flavor and natural sweetness.
- Stir the jam often while cooking to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pan and burning.
- Adjust the lemon juice slightly depending on the sweetness of your strawberries for balanced tartness.
- The jam will keep refrigerated for up to 2 weeks.
- For a smoother texture, you can mash the strawberries more thoroughly during cooking.
