Strawberry Jam Recipe

Recipe By Southern Living

Strawberry season is way too short, so make the most of these sweet and juicy springtime gems while there is still time. A classic strawberry dessert is always welcome at special occasions. For your next family dinner, your guests will be pleased when you serve a strawberry swirl cream cheese pound cake. Take this strawberry-pretzel icebox pie to the church potluck and there wont be any leftovers. For a simple dessert on a busy weeknight, whip up a batch of classic strawberry shortcakes. You can enjoy the flavor of strawberries beyond the season by making a batch of homemade strawberry jam. With this recipe, instead of using the long, traditional method of canning using a water bath, you simply store the jam in the refrigerator. Choose the prettiest strawberries you can find, free from blemishes, then hull and chop them into a large saucepan. Add granulated sugar and cook until sugar is dissolved. Lemon juice is added for two reasons: it lowers the ph level, which allows the jam to set, and it also helps prevent the growth of bacteria. This is definitely an important step if you are making jams and jellies that will be stored on a shelf for a long period of time. Once the candy thermometer reaches the desired temperature, ladle the hot jam into your sterilized canning jars. Cover the jars with lids, let cool, then store in the refrigerator for up to 2 months.

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Ingredients for Strawberry Jam Recipe

  • 1/2 quart Qt. s fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped
  • 3/4 cup Granulated sugar
Nutrition
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761
calories per serving
35 g Fat6 g Protein104 g Carbs3 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    35g
  • Protein
    6g
  • Carbs
    104g
  • Fiber
    3g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    104g
  • Protein
    6g
  • Fiber
    3g

Fats

  • Fat
    35g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    32mg
  • Iron
    4mg
  • Vitamin A
    < 1mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B2
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B3
    3mg
  • Vitamin B6
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B9
    59mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    < 1mcg
  • Vitamin C
    8mg
  • Vitamin E
    3mg
  • Copper
    < 1mcg
  • Magnesium
    21mg
  • Manganese
    < 1mg
  • Phosphorus
    113mg
  • Selenium
    14mcg
  • Zinc
    < 1mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
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Recipe By Southern Living