Strawberry Jam
Just fresh strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice makes the easiest, most delicious jam ever! Once you've tried it, you'll never go back to store-bought.
Servings: 3 jars
Ingredients
- 600 grams strawberries washed and hulled
- 240 grams gelling sugar or granulated sugar with added pectin
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Equipment
- Sterilized jars
- Immersion blender or potato masher If you want a smooth jam
Instructions
- Place the jam jars in a large pot of water. Bring to a boil and let them boil for a few minutes. Remove them with tongs and place on a clean kitchen towel. Do not dry them, the heat will evaporate any remaining moisture.
Make the strawberry jam
- Cut the strawberries into pieces or, if you prefer a smooth jam, mash them using a potato masher or an immersion blender.
- Place the strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a large, deep saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring continuously. Once it reaches a full boil, continue cooking for another 1-2 minutes while stirring.
- Turn off the heat and let the mixture settle briefly.
- Pour the hot jam into the sterilized jars and seal them immediately. Turn the jars upside down to create a vacuum seal, which helps preserve the jam longer.
- Leave the jars upside down for about 5 minutes, then turn them upright and let the jam cool completely.
How to store
Once cooled, wipe the jars clean and label them with the date. Store in a cool, dry place. Unopened jars can be stored for up to one year.After opening, keep the jam in the refrigerator.