Easy Homemade Strawberry Jam Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 pounds fresh strawberries, hulled
• 4 cups white sugar
• 0.25 cup lemon juice

Instructions

1. Get all of your ingredients ready to go.
2. In a large bowl, crush the strawberries in batches until you have measured out 4 cups of mashed strawberries.
3. In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, mix the mashed strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Stir over low heat until the sugar has completely dissolved.
4. Turn up the heat to high and bring the strawberry mixture to a vigorous, rolling boil. Keep boiling and stirring frequently until the mixture reaches a temperature of 220 degrees F (105 degrees C).
5. To test if the jam is ready, drop a small spoonful onto a frozen plate after it has cooked for 10 to 15 minutes. Let it sit for 1 to 2 minutes; if the jam seems to be gelling, it is ready. If the jam is still thin and runny, continue cooking.
6. Carefully transfer the jam into hot, sterilized jars, leaving about 1/4 inch of space at the top. Seal each jar with a lid and screw the rings on tightly.
7. Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot, then fill the pot halfway with water. Bring the water to a boil, then carefully lower the jars into the boiling water using a jar holder, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
8. Add more boiling water to ensure the jars are covered by at least 1 inch. Bring the water back to a rolling boil, cover the pot, and process the jars for 10 minutes.
9. Carefully remove the jars from the stockpot and let them sit, spaced a few inches apart, for 12 to 24 hours. Store the sealed jars in a cool, dark place.
10. Serve your homemade strawberry jam and enjoy!

Nutrition

• Calories: 85 kcal
• Fat Content: 0 g
• Fiber Content: 1 g
• Sugar Content: 21 g
• Sodium Content: 0 mg
• Protein Content: 0 g
• Carbohydrate Content: 22 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g