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    Home » recipes » Homemade Strawberry Jam

    Homemade Strawberry Jam

    Published: Dec 11, 2021 · Modified: Jun 19, 2022 by Madeeha Anwar

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    Jam in the spoon with tits and bits around.
    Shot of the strawberry jam in the bottle.
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    Jam in the silver spoon.
    Strawberry jam on the wheat bread slice.

    With a few simple ingredients you can make the best homemade pectin-free strawberry jam at home. You will love it.

    Knife with strawberry jam on it.

    Why Should you make this jam?

    A few years back I used to think making a jam would require a lot of hard work and sweat. Well, it turned out that my assumption was wrong. My mom handed me over her tried-and-tested recipe, which has since remained an all-time favorite. Who knew making strawberry jam would only require a few ingredients and 20 minutes and ta-da, you get the best jam in the world. Trust me it is way better than the jam you will get in the market.

    Every summer when I visit a local strawberry farm or a local farmers market, strawberries are on top of my list. And after making this surprisingly easy and tasty jam you will know why.

    Table of Contents
    • Why Should you make this jam?
    • Pectin-Free Strawberry Jam
    • What ingredient do you need for strawberry jam?
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • How to Store
    • Recipe

    Pectin-Free Strawberry Jam

    I love this recipe as it has a few ingredients and very easy to make. Also, it does not contain pectin. Pectin is a commercially produced preservative ingredient used as a bonding agent in the jams and jellies. So, pectin is used to thicken the jam. However, in this recipe I am not using pectin, instead I am using lemon juice that is a natural pectin source that helps in thickening and setting the jam perfectly. It also helps to prevent the growth of bacteria.

    Because I am not using pectin in this recipe, it needs to be cooked for a longer time. If I were using pectin, the cooking time would have been much shorter.

    What ingredient do you need for strawberry jam?

    Well – just four simple ingredients:

    - Strawberries
    - Sugar
    - Lemon Juice
    - Pinch of Salt


    Yes – that’s it !!!

    Strawberry jam on the wheat bread slice.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Can I use frozen strawberries for this jam?

    Well, personally I like to use fresh strawberries for this jam. However, you may use frozen strawberries, but it will require more time to cook.

    How do I know the jam is ready?

    There are a couple of ways to ensure the jam is ready:

    Thermometer: Use the thermometer to check the temperature of the jam. It needs to be 105 C or 220 F, the point where sugar reacts with the pectin and forms a gel.

    Dripping Method: When the jam starts to leave the sides of the pan and you see it thickened, scoop up the jam in the spoon and drip it down in the pan. If the dripping is easy and quick, it is not ready. However, it the jam takes a while and then drips, it is ready.

    Freezing Method: Put a plate in the freezer for 10 minutes. Once you think the jam has thickened and set, take out the plate of the freezer, put half tea spoon of jam on the plate and run your finger through the jam on the plate. If there are wrinkles and the texture feels like a gel, the jam is ready. If not, you should cook the jam for some more time.

    Check out this video on testing jam.

    Jam in the silver spoon.

    How to Store

    On the counter: You can keep the jam for up to 3 days in an air-tight container or bottle.

    In the Refrigerator: The jam will remain good in the fridge for 2-3 months.

    In the Freezer: The jam will stay good for up to a year. Make sure to leave some space between the jam and the lid as it will expand during freezing.

    Recipe

    Close shot of the slice and strawberry jam in the spoon.

    Homemade Strawberry Jam

    Madeeha Anwar
    With a few simple ingredients you can make the best homemade pectin-free strawberry jam at home. You will love it.
    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    20 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Course Homemade jams, Jams, Jams Without Pectin
    Cuisine American
    Servings 14 ounces
    Calories 64 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 ½ cups fresh strawberries (500 grams) hulled and coarsely chopped
    • 1 cup castor sugar (220 grams)
    • 1 tablespoon lemon juice (15 ml) fresh
    • ¼ teaspoon salt (1.5 grams)

    Instructions
     

    • Wash and cut strawberries in small pieces. Remove the hull and green tops of the strawberries.
    • Take a heavy bottom pan and add the strawberries with sugar, lemon juice and salt.
    • Keep stirring constantly over medium heat. Bring it to a boil until strawberries release juice and sugar and sugar is dissolved.
    • Keep stirring for the next 15 – 20 minute, until the temperature of the strawberries reaches to 105 C or 220 F, or the mixture is thickened.
    • Pour the jam in the container and keep to cooldown on the counter.
    • Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 months afterwards.

    Notes

    Strawberries: Make sure to use fresh strawberries for a great taste. Cut them in small pieces before starting the cooking.
    Stir Continuously: During the cooking, keep stirring the jam throughout with a wooden or plastic spatula. This will prevent any burning.

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Homemade Strawberry Jam
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    64
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    1
    g
    2
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    6
    %
    Polyunsaturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    Monounsaturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    Sodium
     
    42
    mg
    2
    %
    Potassium
     
    41
    mg
    1
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    16
    g
    5
    %
    Fiber
     
    1
    g
    4
    %
    Sugar
     
    16
    g
    18
    %
    Protein
     
    1
    g
    2
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    3
    IU
    0
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    16
    mg
    19
    %
    Calcium
     
    4
    mg
    0
    %
    Iron
     
    1
    mg
    6
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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