Description
This homemade strawberry jam captures the sun-kissed flavor of fresh strawberries. A simple blend of ripe fruit, sugar, and lemon juice creates a versatile, aromatic preserve perfect for toasts, desserts, or yogurt. Naturally sweet and easy to make.
Ingredients
1 kg fresh strawberries
700 g to 1 kg granulated sugar
Juice of 1/2 fresh lemon
Instructions
Wash strawberries, hull, and slice if large. Let drain.
Add strawberries and sugar to a deep jam pot. Mix well.
Let macerate for 30 minutes to 2 hours.
Add lemon juice and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened.
Skim excess foam before ladling into sterilized jars.
Notes
Adjust sugar depending on strawberry ripeness.
Use firm, fully ripe berries for the best flavor.
Store in a sterilized, airtight jar in a cool, dark place.
Stir continuously to avoid burning during cooking.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Canning
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon (20g)
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg