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Strawberry jam
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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 Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: American Recipes
Cuisine: Jam
Keyword: Strawberry Jam
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 231kcal
Author: Bee Yinn Low

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.
  • Keep it in the fridge until ready to use on bread or toast.
    Strawberry jam

Notes

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

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 231kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 1g | Sodium: 3mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 56g