Description
This simple and delicious 3 Ingredient Strawberry Jam recipe uses fresh strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice to create a homemade jam without the need for pectin. Perfect for spreading on toast, adding to yogurt, or using in your favorite desserts, this easy stovetop jam has a fresh, natural strawberry flavor and a perfect consistency.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 2 lb fresh strawberries, quartered
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Prepare the Strawberries: Cut 2 pounds of fresh strawberries into quarters using a scale for accuracy to ensure even cooking and proper jam consistency.
- Combine Ingredients: Place the quartered strawberries in a saucepan. Add 1 cup of granulated sugar and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to the pan, mixing gently to combine.
- Initial Boil: Cook the mixture over medium-high heat until it reaches a rolling boil. This helps dissolve the sugar and start the jam-setting process.
- Simmer: Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer gently for 30 minutes. This allows the strawberries to break down and the mixture to thicken gradually.
- Reboil: After simmering, turn the heat up to high again and bring the jam back to a boil. This step helps to finalize the thickening and ensures the jam is properly set.
- Final Simmer: Reduce the heat to low once more and simmer the jam for an additional 10 minutes to achieve the perfect consistency and flavor.
- Cool and Store: Remove the pot from heat and let the jam cool before transferring it to sterilized jars. Store in the refrigerator and consume within a few weeks.
Notes
- Use fresh, ripe strawberries for the best flavor and natural sweetness.
- Lemon juice not only adds brightness but also helps with the jam’s preservation and gel formation.
- Make sure to stir occasionally while simmering to prevent sticking or burning.
- For thicker jam, you can simmer longer or mash some strawberries during cooking.
- Store jam in sealed sterilized jars and refrigerate; consume within 3-4 weeks for optimal freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: strawberry jam, homemade jam, no pectin jam, easy jam recipe, fresh strawberry jam, simple jam
