What should I make for dinner tonight? This might just be the number one question that we ask ourselves almost daily over here.
Then you have come to the right place, we have rounded up 15 grandma’s strawberry jam recipe that we have shared over the years.
Plus, there is such a variety of flavours in these recipes, so you are sure to find something for you. Most of these recipes are quick and easy ones made especially for busy weeknights.
15 Grandma’s Strawberry Jam Recipe
Grandma’s Strawberry Freezer Jam
Strawberry Jam Recipe without Pectin and Low Sugar
Is strawberry jam better with or without pectin?
Without pectin, strawberry jam needs to be cooked much longer to start jelling, if it actually ever does. That means you’ll not only overcook the fruit but you’ll loose that beautiful, bright berry color.
Why do you put lemon juice in strawberry jam?
The lemon juice lowers the pH of the jam mixture, which also neutralizes those negative charges on the strands of pectin, so they can now assemble into a network that will “set” your jam.
How do you make old fashioned jam?
What is the best way to mash strawberries for jam?
If you like some chunks of strawberries in your jam, place the strawberries in a flat-bottomed bowl or baking dish and mash them with a potato masher. If you prefer a smoother consistency of jam without chunks, place all the strawberries in a blender or food processor and puree them.
How can I thicken jam without pectin?
The secret ingredient to making jam without pectin is time. The fruit and sugar need plenty of time to cook and thicken. A long, slow boil drives the moisture out of the fruit, helping to preserve and thicken it at the same time. Fruit varies in water content as well, and some fruits may take longer to jam up.
What happens if you cook jam too long?
Your jam may taste bitter because it’s over-cooked. Sometimes overcooked jam can be good thing, as it has a nice caramel flavour that will work well used in desserts. However if it’s really overcooked the sugar will give it a bitter burnt taste. Sadly if the jam is burnt it’s beyond saving.
Do you boil jam with lid on or off?
Remove the pot from the heat and add the lids.
(Do not boil the lids: Their rubber seal is too delicate.) Using clean tongs, remove the jars from the water and place them to dry upside-down on a clean wire rack, or right-side-up on a clean kitchen towel laid over a baking sheet.
What is the ratio of sugar to fruit when making jam?
Can I use vinegar instead of lemon juice in jam?
Vinegar is an excellent substitute for lemon juice in cooking or baking when only a small amount is needed.
What is the secret in making jam?
Pectin is a natural gelling agent found in the skins/peels and seeds of fruit. I do not like using store-bought pectin. It makes jams taste dull. Instead, I add high-pectin citrus, such as lemon or lime juice, or use a high-pectin fruit along with one that is low.
What makes strawberry jam set?
The sugar and lemon juice work together with the natural pectin already found in strawberries and lemon to make the strawberry jam set. (Lemon juice also helps prevent the growth of bacteria.)