Homemade Strawberry Jam

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 03:02:29 GMT

Step 1

Begin by washing and hulling your strawberries. Cut off the green stem and discard it.

Step 2

Chop your strawberries into small pieces and place them in a large pot, and mash it up using a muddler or rolling pin.

Step 3

Squeeze out 1/4 cup of fresh lemon juice.

Step 4

Add the strawberries, sugar, lemon juice and lemon zest to a large saucepan or pot and stir everything together.

Step 5

Turn the heat on medium high and bring the mixture to a boil. Stir frequently to prevent sticking.

Step 6

Take it off the heat if it looks like it's going to boil over.

Step 7

Trust the process, it looks like it's not thickening and the colour is still light with lots of foam.

Step 8

Once the mixture has reached a boil a few times and it looks like it starting to thicken, turn the heat down to low and remove the foam.

Step 9

Let it simmer for about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 10

The jam will start to thicken and become syrupy. When this happens, test the consistency by dropping a small amount onto a chilled plate. If it sets up and doesn't run, it's ready.

Step 11

Once the jam has reached the desired consistency, remove it from the heat.

Step 12

Transfer the jam into clean, sterilised jars and seal tightly with lids. Store in a cool, dry place or in the fridge.

Step 13

And that's it, folks! This homemade strawberry jam is perfect for spreading on toast or even on Victoria Sponge.

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