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Homemade Strawberry Jam with Rich Aroma

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I make this homemade strawberry jam every May! ♥ It keeps for ages, so it's perfect for gifts too!

Ingredients

1 servings
  • Strawberries2165g
  • Sugar650g (30% of strawberries)
  • Lemon juice (or citric acid)From 2 lemons (to taste)

Directions

90 min
  1. 1

    Handle the strawberries gently without washing them. Remove the hulls and place them in a pot. Sprinkle 650g of sugar over the surface and lightly crush. If you prefer a whole fruit texture, let sit for 2 hours before cooking.

  2. 2

    Once the pot comes to a boil, add the lemon juice from 2 lemons (or citric acid to taste) and simmer over medium heat. You can stir occasionally, but you don't need to remove the scum that rises.

  3. 3

    After simmering for about 30 minutes, the scum will naturally disappear. Perform a jam test and once it reaches your desired consistency, remove from heat. If using less fruit, adjust the cooking time accordingly.

  4. 4

    While the jam is still hot, transfer it to sterilized storage jars that have been boiled beforehand.

  5. 5

    Close the lids loosely and place the entire jars in boiling water for about 1 minute to sterilize.

  6. 6

    While still hot, seal the lids tightly and invert the jars to cool. The jam can be stored at room temperature for over 3 years.

Tips

Handle the strawberries gently without washing. The jam is ready when the scum naturally disappears during simmering. Adjust the sugar amount according to the sweetness of the strawberries. A minimum of 30% sugar is needed for proper preservation.

Nutrition

Per serving
  • Calories260 kcal
  • Protein0.5 g
  • Fat0.2 g
  • Carbs45 g
  • Sodium0 g