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 jam recipe strawberry 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 Jam Recipe Strawberry
Easy Strawberry Jam Recipe with no pectin
How To Make Strawberry Jam (Canning With Pectin)
How do you make strawberry jam step by step?
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 much pectin do you put in strawberry jam?
Bring the jam to a boil, then for every four cups of jam stir in 1/4 cup of white sugar and one tablespoon powdered pectin.
How long does homemade jam last?
Once opened, keep your homemade jam in the refrigerator for up to three months. Homemade jams made without sugar and processed by canning in a hot water bath will last about half that long – about one year – when stored in cool, dry place out of direct sunlight.
How do you thicken strawberry jam?
Use cornstarch.
Mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry, then add it to the jam mixture. Bring it to a boil, and the jam should thicken almost immediately.
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.
Can you over boil jam?
Your jam may taste bitter because it’s over-cooked. Sometimes overcooked jam can be a good thing, as it has a nice caramel flavor 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.
What can I use instead of pectin for jam?
Cornstarch. Cornstarch is a natural thickener that works as a seamless substitute for pectin.
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 fruit to sugar ratio for jam?
Always use a ratio of at least 1:1 or better still 1:1½ – fruit:sugar. To make the perfect jam you need to add at least equally quantities in weight of sugar to the fruit as it cooks, so it will set correctly.
Can I use vinegar instead of lemon juice in jam?
White distilled vinegar is a great substitute for lemon juice in your jam because it’s cheap, easy to find in the grocery store, and gives a great flavor.