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Strawberry Jam

A delicious homemade strawberry jam that captures the essence of fresh strawberries, perfect for spreading on toast or using in desserts.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast, condiment
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 pounds fresh strawberries hulled and sliced
  • 4 cups granulated sugar adjust based on sweetness preference
  • 1 lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 packet pectin for thickening

Method
 

Prepare the Strawberries
  1. Wash and hull the strawberries, then slice them into smaller pieces.
Cook the Jam
  1. In a large pot, combine the sliced strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Stir well and let sit for about 10 minutes.
  2. Add the pectin and bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly.
  3. Once boiling, continue to cook for about 10-15 minutes, or until the mixture thickens.
Jar the Jam
  1. Remove the pot from heat and ladle the hot jam into sterilized canning jars, leaving about 1/4 inch of headspace.
  2. Seal the jars with lids and process in a boiling water bath for 5-10 minutes to ensure preservation.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 25gPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 22gVitamin C: 20mg

Notes

Ensure all equipment is sterilized to prevent spoilage. Adjust sugar based on the sweetness of the strawberries used.

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