Description
Learn how to make a quick and easy strawberry jam that’s perfect for spreading on toast or using in your favorite recipes. This small-batch recipe is simple and delicious!
Ingredients
Scale
Strawberry Jam:
- 4 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- Prepare the Jam: Place the strawberries in a large saucepan and mash them slightly. Add sugar and lemon juice, then bring to a boil, stirring frequently.
- Cook the Jam: Reduce heat and simmer for 15–20 minutes until thickened, stirring often. Test consistency by chilling a spoonful on a plate.
- Finish and Store: Remove from heat, cool slightly, then transfer to jars. Allow to cool completely before sealing and refrigerating.
Notes
- This jam can be refrigerated for up to 3 weeks or frozen for longer storage.
- For a smoother texture, blend the strawberries before cooking.
- You can adjust sugar to taste, but it may impact thickness and shelf life.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 40
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 0 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
