Strawberry Jam

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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!

Prep Time5

Cook Time25

Total Time30

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings: cups

Calories: 600kcal

Author: Bianca Fernandez

Equipment

Ingredients

2 pounds strawberries washed, dried, stems removed, and chopped
1 cup granulated sugar
3 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon lemon zest from 2 small lemons
3 tablespoons lemon juice from 2 small lemons

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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:
1. Use fresh, ripe strawberries! The more ripe, the more flavorful the jam.
2. 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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