Small Batch Strawberry Jam
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: one hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Ingredients
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- 3 cups fresh strawberries, de-stemmed and chopped
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Chill a plate. Before you begin, place a small plate or saucer in the freezer. You’ll use it later to test whether the jam has finished cooking.
- In a small saucepan, combine the strawberries, sugar, lemon juice, and salt. Stir to combine.
- Let the mixture rest for 5 to 10 minutes so the strawberries can release their juices.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring frequently.
- As the strawberries soften, mash them with a potato masher or the back of a wooden spoon until you reach your desired consistency.
- Continue simmering one a lower heat for 30 minutes to an hour, stirring often, until the jam has reduced and thickened.
- Test the jam. Remove the chilled plate from the freezer and spoon about 1 teaspoon of jam onto it. Return the plate to the freezer for 1 minute, then push the edge of the jam with your finger.
- If the surface wrinkles and the jam holds its shape without quickly running back together, it’s ready.
- If it still looks thin and flows easily, continue cooking for another 2 to 3 minutes, then repeat the test.
- Remove the jam from the heat. It will continue to thicken slightly as it cools.
- Let cool for about 15 minutes, then transfer to a clean 8-ounce jar. Cool completely before covering with a lid and refrigerating.
Keywords: strawberry, jam, pick your own fruit
Find it online: https://www.weaversorchard.com/small-batch-strawberry-jam/