Strawberry Jam
This Three Ingredient jam is packed with flavor and SUPER easy to make, you won’t buy store-bought jam again once you’ve made this simple homemade Strawberry Jam!
Strawberry Jam Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Strawberries 900g, chopped
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp Lemon Juice, 30mL
Instructions
- Prep the strawberries by washing, hulling, and roughly chopping them. Add the chopped strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice to a large pot. Place over medium-high heat.
- While stirring frequently, bring the strawberries to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low to keep the strawberries at a simmer. (If it boils too hard it can overflow the pot, so reduce the heat more, if needed.) Let the jam simmer for about 40-50 minutes, frequently stirring, until the jam is thick and syrupy and reaches 220F on a candy thermometer.
- If you don't have a candy thermometer, check to see if it's ready by adding a small drop to a frozen plate and check the consistency. Remove the jam from the heat if it's thickened to your liking or continue simmering until desired consistency.
- When it’s done, pour the jam into a sterile mason jar and chill overnight. ENJOY!
Notes
- Do not rush putting the strawberry jam into the fridge. Allow the jam to cool fully before refrigerating to avoid condensation in the jars.
- Store this homemade strawberry jam recipe in the fridge in an airtight container. If stored correctly, the jam will last 2-3 months.
- Be sure to sterilize the jars before using them.
- To sterilize empty jars, put them right side up on the rack in a boiling-water canner. Fill the canner and jars with hot (not boiling) water to 1 inch above the tops of the jars. Boil 10 minutes at altitudes of less than 1,000 ft. At higher elevations, boil 1 additional minute for each additional 1,000 ft. elevation. Remove and drain hot sterilized jars one at a time.
- Save the hot water for processing filled jars.