Three jars of strawberry jam

Strawberry jam

Name: Strawberry jam
Total time: 40 min
Yield: Makes 3-4 jars
Ingredients: 1kg strawberries; 750g jam sugar; 1 lemon juiced

Adam Bush

Published: March 16, 2021 at 4:58 PM

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Makes 3-4 jars

Easy

Total time: 40 mins

+ macerating

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Make your own juicy jam with this super simple recipe, requiring only three ingredients. Enjoy spread over toast or give a jar as a gift

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Ingredients

Nutrition

1kg strawberries
750g jam sugar
1 lemon

juiced

Nutrition: per serving

kcal34
carbs8g
sugars8g
fibre0.4g
protein0.1g

Method

step 1

Hull each strawberry by cutting a cone shape into the top of the berries with a small knife and removing the stalks. Cut them into halves or quarters, depending on the size. Tip into a large pan with the sugar and toss well. Leave to macerate for 2 hours. The sugar will draw moisture from the strawberries, making sure they don’t disintegrate too much and keep their vibrant colour. Put two saucers in the freezer – this will help you tell if the jam is set later.
step 2

Warm the mixture over a low heat, stirring gently for 5-10 minutes or until the sugar has dissolved. Turn up the heat and boil for another 5-10 minutes, stirring regularly to avoid it catching on the bottom, until the jam has noticeably thickened.
step 3

Remove one of the saucers from the freezer and spoon a little of the jam onto it. Leave to set for 30 seconds-1 minute. Once cooled, run your finger gently through the jam. The surface should wrinkle and your finger should leave a clear, prominent trail that doesn’t fill back in. Alternatively, test to see if the jam has reached 105C on a sugar or digital thermometer.
step 4

Skim off any froth or scum that has risen to the top with a spoon. Ladle into clean, sterilised jars and top with a circle of wax or baking paper. Screw on the lids and label each jar clearly. This jam will keep for 1 year in a cool, dark place. Chill once opened.

For information on sterilising jars and more go to olive’s expert guide on preserving and jam.

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Adam BushDeputy food editor

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