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easy strawberry jam

(4 RATINGS)
869 Pinches 12 Photos
Karla59 avatar
Greenacres, WA
Updated on Mar 12, 2024

I've been making this jam for years. It's easy to make and delicious too.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

This three-ingredient jam is the perfect way to use fresh strawberries. It's made in an old-fashioned way without pectin which allows the flavor of the strawberries to shine. Once canned, enjoy fresh strawberry jam well beyond the strawberry season. Spread on buttered toast, a hot biscuit, or make a tasty PB&J sandwich.

— The Test Kitchen
prep time 23 Hr 10 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Canning/Preserving
yield 7 jar(s)

Ingredients

  • 4 pounds fresh strawberries
  • 5 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice concentrate (or fresh)

How To Make easy strawberry jam

Test Kitchen Tips
The recipe makes 3 1/2 pints (7 half pints). You'll need a bigger pot than expected because the mixture expands before it cooks down. We sterilized the jars in the dishwasher and boiled the lids before adding the jam.
  • Clean and wash the strawberries. Cut the strawberries in half.
    Step 1
    Clean and wash the strawberries. Cut the strawberries in half.
  • Smash the berries or run them through a food processor.
    Step 2
    Smash the berries or run them through a food processor leaving chunks to suit your taste. You need 6 cups of mashed berries.
  • In a large pot, combine the strawberries and sugar.
    Step 3
    In a large pot, combine the strawberries and sugar over medium-high heat.
  • Bring to a boil and cook for 20 minutes.
    Step 4
    Once the mixture comes to a boil, set a timer for 20 minutes. Cook at a rolling boil for 20 minutes; stir occasionally.
  • Add lemon juice in the last 5 minutes.
    Step 5
    In the last 5 minutes of cooking time, add the lemon juice.
  • Pour jam into sterilized canning jars.
    Step 6
    Pour jam into sterilized canning jars leaving 1/4-inch head space.
  • Wipe the rims with a cloth dampened with vinegar. Add the cap and ring to the jar.
    Step 7
    Wipe the rims with a cloth dampened with vinegar. Add the cap and ring to the jar.
  • Process in a boiling hot water bath for at least 10 minutes.
    Step 8
    Process in a boiling hot water bath for at least 10 minutes.
  • Remove the jars from the water. Allow them to set up for 24 hours.
    Step 9
    Remove the jars from the water. Allow them to set up for 24 hours.
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