Description
Homemade strawberry jam is a simple, small-batch preserve made with fresh strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice. It’s vibrant, sweet, and perfect for spreading on toast or gifting.
Ingredients
1 lb fresh strawberries, washed and stems removed
1¼ cups granulated sugar
1–2 tablespoons fresh-squeezed lemon juice
Instructions
- Sterilize the jar and lid by boiling them in a pot of water for a few minutes. Carefully remove and dry completely.
- Remove green tops from strawberries and dice them. For smoother jam, puree the berries; for rustic texture, leave chunky.
- In a large pot or saucepan, combine strawberries, lemon juice, and sugar. Stir to coat berries with sugar.
- Let the mixture rest for 10–15 minutes to allow juices to release.
- Turn heat to medium-low and stir until all sugar dissolves. Scrape the pot sides to prevent crystallization.
- Simmer the mixture for 10–15 minutes, stirring often. Gently mash strawberries to desired consistency.
- Increase heat to bring the mixture to a rolling boil. Stir constantly and boil until jam reaches 220°F.
- Remove from heat and skim off any foam. Pour the hot jam into the sterilized jar, leaving ¼ inch of space. Seal and let cool to room temperature.
Notes
- Lemon juice helps the jam set and adds brightness to the flavor.
- Use a candy thermometer or chill test to check for doneness.
- The jam will thicken as it cools.
- Use frozen strawberries if fresh aren’t available, but thaw and drain first.
- For longer storage, freeze the jam in airtight containers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 40
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
