Strawberry Jam

This strawberry jam recipe makes a small batch of strawberry jam. Made with strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice, it gets done 20 minutes.

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RECIPE INGREDIENTS

» For Strawberry Jam

• 500 grams fresh strawberries
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

RECIPE INSTRUCTIONS

» How to make Strawberry Jam

1. Place rinsed strawberries on a wooden board. Remove the hulls and green tops, and then roughly chop them. You can also use the whole strawberries if don't mind big chunks or your strawberries are small.
2. Put the strawberries in a large saucepan. Make sure to use a large saucepan for preventing it from overflowing. Add sugar, lemon juice and toss using a spatula to coat the strawberries in sugar. When sugar is almost dissolved, set the strawberries aside for 1 hour to releases the juices.
3. Place over medium-high heat, and bring it to a boil while stirring continuously using a long-handled spatula. When it comes to a boil, turn the heat to medium-low and cook until it's thick and reduced like a syrup. At first the mixture would be bubbly and foamy, and then it would turn darker and when its done there would be no foam on the top. This whole process would take between 15-16 minutes. This time would also depend on the width of your saucepan.
4. To check for the setting point, drop a few drops of jam on a frozen plate and run a finger through it. If it stay exposed that means your jam is ready. If not then continue simmering, until it reaches the desired consistency. Alternatively, you could always use a candy thermometer to check the setting point. It is ready if the thermometer reaches 220°F/105 Degrees°C.
5. Sterilized a jar and lid and ladle hot jam into the jar and put the lids on immediately. Allow it to cool at room temperature and then refrigerate. This jam stays fresh for up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator. Spread on a bread slice and enjoy.

RECIPE NOTES

1. Sugar substitutes don't work here. So make sure that you are using real sugar for making jam, or else the jam might not be set accurately.
2. Strawberry Chia Jam - To make strawberry chia jam, add 2 tablespoons of chia seeds after the mixture has come to a boil. Not only adding chia seeds would help the jam achieve a gelatinous texture, but it would also add protein, fiber, and Omega-3 fats.
3. Frozen strawberries can also be used to make strawberry jam. You can also use 2 1/2 cups of frozen berries. Just make sure to thaw them first.
4. You can also make a mixed berry jam by adding other berries such as blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries to this strawberry jam.