Homemade Strawberry Jam

Course Breakfast, Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword jam, strawberry

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 40

Servings cups

Calories 348kcal

1 quart strawberries, hulled frozen is fine but give a bit more time to get to the right consistency
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoon lemon juice optional but an acid is highly recommended!

Get Recipe Ingredients

Put all ingredients in medium size heavy saucepan.
Bring to a low boil on medium heat.
Boil gently for 7 minutes.
If needed, blend into smaller bits (or...use a potato masher)
Simmer on low for 45 minutes or until desired consistency.
Pour into hot, clean unused mason jars.
Flip the jars over and cover with a hot towel. Let cool and don't move until you hear the top pop.
Store in fridge for up to 2 months. (once opened use within 1 month)

You can skip the process of using hot jars and a hot towel but it will shorten your storing time to 1-2 weeks in the fridge.