Strawberry Jam: Easy Recipe for Delicious Homemade Goodness
Learn how to make delicious homemade strawberry jam with this easy recipe!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 cups
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Canning
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds fresh strawberries
- 4 cups granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
Instructions
- Wash and hull the strawberries, then mash them in a large bowl.
- Add sugar and lemon juice to the mashed strawberries and mix well.
- Let the mixture sit for 30 minutes.
- Pour the mixture into a large pot and bring to a boil over medium heat.
- Cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring constantly, until the jam thickens.
- Test the jam by placing a spoonful on a cold plate; if it holds its shape, it’s ready.
- Pour the jam into sterilized jars and seal.
Notes
- Use ripe strawberries for the best flavor.
- Store leftover jam in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg