Best and Easiest Strawberry Jam
This incredible 25-minute strawberry jam recipe brings the perfect balance of sweetness and fruity goodness to your breakfast table. With just 5 minutes of prep and 20 minutes of cooking time, you'll create a delightful homemade spread that's fresher and more flavorful than store-bought versions.
Equipment
- food processor
- mason jars
- Large Bowl
- small saucepan
Ingredients
- 2 cups crushed strawberries about 1 qt. fully ripe strawberries, stems removed, then diced
- 4 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup water
- 1 box Sure Jell Fruit Pectin
Instructions
- Rinse and dry the containers you'd like to put the jam in (enough for 5 cups). I always use glass mason jars but plastic containers work great also. This recipe fills 5-6 half pint jars.
- In a food processor add strawberries and pulse just a few times, until strawberries are well diced, but not totally mashed. Measure exactly 2 cups of strawberries into a large bowl.
- Add the sugar, one cup at a time, stirring really well after each addition. Let stand for 10 min., stirring occasionally.
- Meanwhile, add water and pectin package to a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring constantly. Once boiling, stir for 1 min.
- Remove from heat and add it to the strawberry mixture. Stir mixture really well, for several minutes, until sugar is well dissolved.
- Fill containers with jam and leave 1/2" of head-space at the top. Cover with lids and allow to stand at room temperature for 24 hours.
- After 24 hours you can store jam in the refrigerator for up to 4 weeks or freeze it for up to 1 year!
Nutrition
Calories: 558kcalCarbohydrates: 144gSodium: 20mgPotassium: 73mgFiber: 1gSugar: 135gVitamin C: 28.2mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 0.5mg
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