Description
A simple and rewarding recipe for homemade strawberry jam that requires no pectin, capturing the sweetness of ripe strawberries with a hint of lemon.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds fresh strawberries, hulled
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mash the strawberries with a fork or potato masher until they reach your desired consistency.
- Add the sugar and lemon juice to the mashed strawberries, stirring until fully combined.
- Transfer the mixture to a saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the sugar is dissolved (about 5 minutes).
- Bring the mixture to a boil and cook for about 10-15 minutes, or until it thickens to your liking.
- Remove from heat and let it cool slightly before transferring to clean jars. Allow the jam to cool completely before sealing and refrigerating.
Notes
For a thicker jam, cook it longer. Using the ripest strawberries enhances the flavor. Consider adding spices like cinnamon or vanilla for extra taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 0.1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg