Description
A delightful homemade strawberry jam filling, perfect for spreading on toast or using in desserts, capturing the essence of summer in every jar.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds fresh strawberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- 1 packet fruit pectin
Instructions
- Prepare the strawberries by washing them and removing the green tops.
- Macerate the strawberries with sugar and lemon juice, then let sit for 30 minutes.
- Cook the strawberries over medium heat until boiling, then add the pectin.
- Let the mixture simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Bottle the jam into sterilized jars, leaving headspace.
- Cool the jars at room temperature before storing them.
Notes
For variations, consider adding more lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, or spices for unique flavors.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Spread
- Method: Canning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: strawberry jam, homemade jam, jam filling, preserves, summer recipes