Strawberry Jam

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The best homemade strawberry jam with fresh strawberries, sugar and lemon juice. This easy strawberry jam recipe is freezer-friendly and doesn't has pectin.

The best traditional strawberry jam recipe, spread on a piece of toast.
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Strawberry Jam Recipe

It’s strawberry season and my farmers market has abundant California strawberries now. They are so fresh, big, red and juicy!

There is no better time to make homemade strawberry jam or preserves.

This recipe is the best way to use up fresh strawberry and extend its shelf life.

You can use it as a spread for morning bread, toast, or as a jam topping for cookies or making cakes.


Strawberry Jam Ingredients

My recipe is easy, healthy and the best strawberry jam ever!

There is no pectin in the recipe, which is a setting agent in jams and jellies.

It calls for only three ingredients below:

  • Fresh strawberries
  • Sugar
  • Lemon juice

See the recipe card for full information on ingredients.


How To Make Strawberry Jam

To make it from scratch, first you crush the fresh strawberries.

Slowly cook and simmer with sugar until it becomes a thicker jam consistency.

Add the lemon juice and simmer until the jam reaches your desired consistency.

Turn off the heat and let cool, then transfer into an airtight jar or container and keep in the fridge.


Frequently Asked Questions

Is jam the same as preserves?

Yes. Despite the different names, both jam and preserves are technically the same thing.

Is jelly the same as jam?

They are different because jelly is made of fruit juice while jam is made of real fruit.

Can I freeze the jam?

Yes, absolutely. This recipe is technically a strawberry freezer jam.
You can freeze the jam in the freezer until ready to use.

How many calories per serving?

This recipe is only 230 calories per serving.

Strawberry jam in a jar with bread.

What To Serve With Strawberry Jam

You can spread the jam on a variety of baked goods (such as my brioche). You can also use it for cookies and cakes. Here are some of my suggestions:

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4.67 from 3 votes

Strawberry Jam

The best homemade strawberry jam with fresh strawberries, sugar and lemon juice. This easy strawberry jam recipe is freezer-friendly and doesn't has pectin.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
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Ingredients  

  • 1 lb. (500g) fresh strawberries
  • 1 cup sugar, or to taste
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Instructions 

  • Cut and then crush the fresh strawberries. Set aside.
  • Heat up a saucepan and add the strawberries and sugar. Stir over medium heat until the strawberries are cooked and become a watery jam-like consistency.
  • Lower the heat to simmer, add lemon juice and reduce the liquid in the strawberry jam until it reaches your desired consistency.
  • Turn off the heat and let cool. Transfer the strawberry jam into an airtight jar or container.

Notes

You may freeze the strawberry jam in the freezer for as long as you want, until ready to use.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g, Calories: 230kcal, Carbohydrates: 59g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 1g, Saturated Fat: 0.02g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g, Sodium: 2mg, Potassium: 182mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 56g, Vitamin A: 14IU, Vitamin C: 70mg, Calcium: 19mg, Iron: 0.5mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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10 Comments

  1. Barbara Elias-Wesa says:

    Can you doble or triple this recipe?

  2. cjay says:

    Little did i know sugar is an ingredient for making jam . Shared the post and my friend loved it , i guess i will make it myself and save some $$ .

  3. Mara says:

    My little girls would love this, with bread and butter.

    1. Rasa Malaysia says:

      Thanks Mara.

  4. Rosemarie says:

    Love this recipe ,I am going to make this jam,yum

    1. Rasa Malaysia says:

      Awesome thanks!

  5. Camille Bauer says:

    Can it be preserved in a canner?

    1. Rasa Malaysia says:

      Yes I think so!

  6. Bea says:

    5 stars
    Love this recipe!