preservation · Best in spring
Classic Strawberry Jam
Peak-season strawberries cooked down with sugar and lemon into a bright, glossy jam that tastes like the fruit actually smelled. Water bath canned for shelf stability or refrigerated for up to three months. The standard against which all store-bought jam fails.
Ingredients
🌱 From Your Homestead
- fresh strawberries (4 lbs)
- lemon (1, juice and zest)
🛒 From the Store
- granulated sugar (3 cups)
- pectin (1 packet, optional)
- canning jars with lids
- canning pot
How to Make It
- Gather your ingredients: fresh strawberries (4 lbs), lemon (1, juice and zest), granulated sugar (3 cups), pectin (1 packet, optional), canning jars with lids, and the rest.
- Prep your homestead ingredients — wash, chop, and measure: fresh strawberries (4 lbs), lemon (1, juice and zest).
- Test the set by putting a small spoonful on a frozen plate — if it wrinkles when you push it with your finger after 30 seconds, it's ready. Don't skip this test or you'll end up with strawberry syrup.
- Cook for approximately 1 hr 30 min. Adjust to taste and serve 48 portions.
- Plate, enjoy, and share with your household!
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