Strawberry Jam
This easy, delicious strawberry jam recipe is made with 4 ingredients: strawberries, sugar, lemons, and honey! The honey is used to replace some of the sugar, and the lemon zest + juice perfectly balance out the sweetness of the jam. You can spread it on some toast, top your yogurt, or even make my yummy strawberry cold foam for your lattes!
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🍓 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- You won’t need any special equipment, not even a thermometer! When I worked as a pastry cook, making jam was a simple part of our to-do list. We just combined all the ingredients in a pan and checked for doneness using the spatula test: scrape the pan’s bottom; if the spatula leaves a clear trail that takes 2-3 seconds to fill back up, it’s done!
- I swapped out ⅓ cup of sugar with honey 🍯. This gives the perfect balance of flavors, where the honey doesn’t overpower but enhances the strawberry flavor nicely.
- There’s no pectin. Cooking the jam longer -> more water evaporates -> thicker jam -> no need to use pectin as a thickening agent!
- It makes a great gift 🎁! You can easily make a large batch, portion them out into smaller jars, and tie a little twine or ribbon on the outside. Who doesn’t love a homemade gift, especially if it’s food?
I really hope you enjoy this easy, homemade strawberry jam recipe! If you make it, I’d love to see! You can tag me at #bitesbybianca / @bitesbybianca on Instagram.
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📖 Recipe
Strawberry Jam
This easy, delicious strawberry jam is made with a few simple ingredients: strawberries, sugar, lemons, and honey! The honey is used to replace some of the sugar, and the lemon zest + juice perfectly balance out the sweetness of this jam. Spread the jam on some toast, top your yogurt, or even make strawberry cold foam!
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Equipment
- Measuring spoons
- wooden spatula
- masher
Ingredients
- 2 pounds (907.18 g) strawberries washed, dried, stems removed, and chopped
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons (63 g) honey
- 1 tablespoon (6 g) lemon zest from 2 small lemons
- 3 tablespoons (45 g) lemon juice from 2 small lemons
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, stir together all of your ingredients: 2 pounds strawberries, 1 cup granulated sugar, 3 tablespoons honey, 1 tablespoon lemon zest, and 3 tablespoons lemon juice.
- Turn the heat to medium and stir. Once the strawberries soften, mash them up in the pan. Gently boil for 15-25 minutes, scraping the bottom + sides of the pan often. It will be really liquidy at first, then cook down and thicken.
- To test if the jam is done, drag your wooden spatula across the bottom of the pan. If it leaves a clear trail and the jam takes 2-3 seconds to fill in the gap, it's finished! It will continue to thicken while it cools.
- Enjoy!
Notes
- Want to omit the honey? Replace it with ⅓ cup sugar instead.
- Tips:
- Use fresh, ripe strawberries! The more ripe, the more flavorful the jam.
- Cook the jam in a large, wide pan. I actually like using my sauté pan because it’s super wide and shallow, which helps it cook more evenly compared to a deep pot.
- Storage: Homemade strawberry jam can last up to 2 months in the fridge. You can also store it in the freezer and let the jam thaw overnight before using. For long-term storage, you can always can your strawberry jam! It can last for over a year if left unopened.
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