Strawberry Jam
Whole strawberries, soft and bouncy in texture, making it incredibly satisfying to enjoy.
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Estimated Time
- Preparing 48 hr
- Cooking 30 min
Nutritions / Serving
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Energy59 kCal
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Carbs15 g
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Protein0 g
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Fat0 g
Serves 60.
Ingredients
- Strawberry 1000 g
- Granulated Sugar 850 g
- Lemon Juice 50 g
- Water 100 g
Clean and hull the strawberries, then place them in a large container. Add all the sugar, lemon juice, and water, and mix well.
Cover the strawberries with a sheet of parchment paper, seal the container with plastic wrap, and refrigerate to macerate for 24 hours.
On the second day, transfer the strawberries, juice, and any remaining undissolved sugar to a pot. Heat over medium, stirring occasionally to ensure even heating.
Once it begins to simmer, skim off any foam. As soon as the sugar has completely dissolved, turn off the heat and pour the mixture back into the container.
Cover with parchment paper, allow to cool, then seal with plastic wrap and refrigerate for another 24 hours.
On the third day, sterilize the jars and lids by boiling them in water for 10 minutes. Set them aside to dry.
Strain the strawberries from the juice. Boil the juice over high heat until it reaches 105°C (221°F), skimming any foam as it cooks.
Add the strawberries back into the juice, reduce to medium heat, and cook for 15–20 minutes until the mixture returns to 105°C (221°F), skimming foam as needed.
While still hot, pour the jam into jars, seal tightly, and invert to cool.
Discussion
For longer storage, sugar should be at least 80% of the strawberry weight, as sugar acts as a preservative.
On the second day, heat only until simmering; once the sugar dissolves, you can remove it from heat.
Boil the juice to at least 105°C (221°F); otherwise, the syrup won’t thicken as desired when cooled.
The final cooking time depends on the amount of strawberries, but avoid overcooking to preserve the whole strawberry texture.
Use any heatproof, sealable container for the jam. Glass jars with a twist-off seal work well, ideally around 300 ml or smaller for quick consumption after opening.