This was my first time making jam and I didn’t really have all of the proper tools for canning so I improvised and just used any of the jars I had available and that was just fine. Overall I think the jam came out good. I wanted to try a jam recipe that didn’t require pectin and this one was very easy to make. I think it was a little too sweet for my taste so next time I might cut back the sugar a little bit. I took the suggestion from another person to put the strawberries in a blender to mash. Also it took a lot longer to cook. Maybe I did something wrong? Either way it turned out fine.
Mine is more like syrup than jam. (I read in another Strawberry Jam recipe than slightly under-ripe berries work best. So maybe next time I won’t use freshly picked berries. For now, I’ll be enjoying this on pancakes. 🙂 It’s delicious!
I made this exactly as the recipe stated and it was DELICIOUS!!!! I have never made homemade jam before and this was amazing!!!! I will for sure be making this again!!!!
This was so easy! Bought strawberries that were too ripe for us. Followed the instructions and got strawberry jam. Make sure to use the large skillet, stir frequently, scraping the sides with a rubber spatula. Mine started thickening at the 8 minute mark but let it go for the full 10 minutes. Came out perfect.
I made this today, I added some juice from jarred red peppers, gave it just a little heat and spice. It turned out great!! Will make this again soon!!
I had scored some beautiful strawberries for $1/lb so looked for a recipe for jam with no pectin and this one popped up. It does take a bit of time for the berries to get to 220 degrees, but it’s worth the wait. This made 3 1/2 pint jars. I did not process them but did boil the jars and lids. Filled to almost the top, put the lid and ring on and then turned upside down. After about 10 minutes, turned them right side up and they were all sealed. I’m still refrigerating the jars, but I feel confident they are sealed good. The jam is plenty sweet so I think the lemon juice just accentuates that good flavor. I’d make this again for sure!!
Ingredients :
2 cups strawberries, hulled and sliced
½ cup granulated sugar
Preparation :
In a medium saucepan, add in the strawberries and sugar. Turn the heat on to medium and stir until the sugar starts to dissolve into the strawberry juice.
With the back of your spoon, mash the strawberries to help break down the strawberries. Keep stirring occasionally and mashing the strawberries with the back of the spoon.
Once the strawberries break down and the syrup thickens, remove from the heat. It will start to coat the back of your spoon. The entire process took me about 25 minutes.
I poured my jam into a sterilized half pint jar with a sterilized lip and ring. I tipped it upside down and let it cool. You can just pour your jam in a container and let it cool. Then place the container or canning jar in the fridge until you’re ready to use it.
I hope you make this quick and easy strawberry jam when you need a homemade jam fix!
