Making a simple, fresh strawberry jam is the best way to break into canning. It’s easy, delicious, and loved by all.
Fresh Strawberry Jam
Making a simple strawberry jam is the best way to break into canning. It’s easy, delicious, and loved by all.
Ingredients
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 large lemon, zested and juiced
- 1 1/2 pints fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
Instructions
- In a wide bowl, crush strawberries in batches until you have 4 cups of mashed berry. In a heavy bottomed saucepan, mix together the strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Stir over low heat until the sugar is dissolved. Increase heat to high, and bring the mixture to a full rolling boil. Boil, stirring often, until the mixture reaches 220 degrees F (105 degrees C). Transfer to hot sterile jars, leaving 1/4 to 1/2 inch headspace, and seal. Process in a water bath. If the jam is going to be eaten right away, don't bother with processing, and just refrigerate.
Photo: Abigail Batchelder
