Homemade Strawberry Jam
20 mins
4-5 Half-Pint Jars
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Homemade Strawberry Jam
Here’s how to make strawberry jam at home using fresh strawberries and a few pantry basics. You’ll start with clean, hulled strawberries and blitz them into a smooth puree. If you don’t like seeds in your jam, strain the puree using a fine mesh sieve. You’ll get a silky texture that’s perfect for spreading.
Heat the puree with a splash of lemon juice and a little rum (optional but adds great depth). Mix your sugar with apple pectin before slowly adding it in. Stir consistently to keep the mixture smooth and lump-free. Let it cook until thickened. That’s it—your homemade strawberry jam is ready.
This method is simple and works well if you’re prepping jam ahead for a tart or just want a solid, go-to fridge jam.
Skip the store-bought stuff. Make your own. It tastes better.
Recipe Ingredients:
4½ cups fresh strawberries, hulled
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp dark rum (optional)
¾ cup granulated sugar
1 tbsp apple pectin
Recipe Directions:
Blend the strawberries into a smooth puree using a blender or food processor. Strain the puree through a fine mesh sieve to remove seeds.
Pour the strained puree into a saucepan. Add lemon juice and rum. Heat over low to medium-low until it begins to simmer.
In a separate bowl, whisk sugar and pectin together. Slowly sprinkle the mixture into the simmering puree while stirring constantly.
Cook for 4–5 minutes, stirring often, until the jam thickens. Remove from heat.
Cool slightly, then pour into clean jars. Refrigerate or process for canning.
Store in the fridge. Use within a week or freeze for later.
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