Homemade Strawberry Jam
A simple and delightful recipe for homemade strawberry jam that captures the sweetness of summer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Canning
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds strawberries, hulled
- 4 cups sugar
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 packet fruit pectin
Instructions
- Prep the strawberries: In a large bowl, place your hulled strawberries. Use a potato masher or a fork to mash the berries to your desired consistency.
- Combine ingredients: Transfer the strawberries to a large saucepan and add in the remaining sugar and lemon juice. Stir everything together until well combined.
- Cooking the mixture: Place the saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir constantly until the mixture comes to a rolling boil. Once boiling, add the packet of fruit pectin and continue boiling for exactly 1-2 minutes while stirring constantly.
- Test the jam: To check if your jam is ready, perform the “plate test.” Spoon a little bit of jam onto a cold plate and return it to the freezer for a minute. Check if it wrinkles and holds its shape.
- Jarring it up: Once your jam has reached the perfect consistency, carefully ladle it into sterilized jars, leaving about 1/4 inch of space at the top. Wipe the rims of the jars clean before sealing.
- Let it cool: Allow the jars to cool completely at room temperature before moving them to the fridge or pantry.
Notes
For longer shelf life, process jars in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: strawberry jam, homemade jam, canning