Strawberry Jam

This Strawberry Jam only uses 3 ingredients and can be made in under 30 minutes. The natural sweetness of ripe strawberries is balanced perfectly with freshly squeezed lemon juice, which also helps the jam achieve it’s thick yet spreadable consistency.  This jam tastes wonderful on toast, in cakes or pastries, or as a topping for your bowl of vanilla ice cream.

With spring around the corner, I am craving all the fresh strawberries and one of my favorite recipes to make with strawberries is a fresh, homemade strawberry jam. It’s the prefect recipe to make any time of year, but especially during the warm summer months when there are lots of ripe, juicy strawberries available. With that being said, you can use frozen strawberries if that is all you have available.

I love this strawberry jam recipe, because it only needs 3 ingredients to create the most delicious jam. You can use it on toast, cakes or pastries, or even as a topping for your bowl of vanilla ice cream. I have a handful of recipes that this would work great with. I love this English Muffin Bread or my light and fluffy English Muffins for a delicious breakfast option. The jam also pairs great with this Soft Sandwich Bread or Soft Dinner Rolls recipe.

Here’s why you will love this strawberry jam recipe

This recipe is easy to make and can be made in under 20 minutes. It only requires 4 ingredients, one of which is water, and no pectin.

Ingredients

• strawberries
• lemon juice – lemon juice helps the pectin in the fruit to set up properly, also contributing to the texture and thick, spreadable consistency of the jam
• granulated sugar – this strawberry jam recipe contains just enough sugar to provide a delicious sweet, but not overly sweet flavor to the jam.

Ingredient Notes

Can I use fresh or frozen strawberries?

You can use either fresh or frozen strawberries for this recipe. I prefer using fresh strawberries, but either produces delicious results. If the fresh strawberries in your area aren’t the best, I would certainly lean towards using the frozen.

Does this strawberry jam recipe need pectin?

This jam does not need pectin. I always love being able to use the natural sources for an ingredient. The lemon juice in this strawberry jam helps the pectin that is found naturally in the strawberries to set up properly.

Here’s how to make this strawberry jam recipe

gather your ingredients

The first thing I always like to do when I am making a recipe is to gather all of my ingredients. This Strawberry Jam recipe only requires a handful of ingredients and it comes together quickly. So, it is important to make sure you have everything ready, including the jars you will fill the jam into.

This recipe only requires a handful of ingredients, so make sure you have them all out before starting.

time to cook the jam

Now, it’s time to make the Strawberry Jam. Add all ingredients to a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring frequently for 10-20 minutes, or until the mixture is thickened. The strawberries will release some of their natural juices as they cook. Be careful in this step as sometimes the jam can splatter. It is hot!

add to jars

Add the jam to jars then place lids on. After adding the lid, allow the mixture to fully cool before placing in the refrigerator or freezer.

Storage

This Strawberry Jam recipe saves well in both the refrigerator and the freezer. You can store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or in the freezer for up to 3 months. If you choose to store this jam in the freezer, make sure the container has straight sides. It allows for easier stacking in the freezer and makes the jam easier to get out of the container.

Here are a few recipes that would pair perfectly with this easy strawberry jam

• English Muffins
• English Muffin Bread
• Strawberry Shortcake Cake
• Soft Dinner Rolls

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