Tip the strawberry mixture into a preserving … When you get the jars ready, after soaking them in hot water, use tongs and silicone mitts to handle the glass jars because they will be VERY hot. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. I used Frozen Strawberries and just cooked on low with 3 1/2 cups of sugar until softened. It is full of flavor and can be kept in the pantry for a long time. Strawberry Jam Recipe (Best Ever) + Video This Strawberry Jam Recipe really is the best ever (no pectin needed). In a heavy bottomed saucepan, mix together the strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Transfer to hot sterile jars, leaving 1/4 to 1/2 inch headspace, and seal. Just the way my grandma makes it! I did this because of its naturally high pectin level - The rind is removed before canning the jam. I hope this helps, and I hope you enjoy the jam! 6. Home » Recipes » The Pantry » Food Preservation » Strawberry Jalapeño Jam – The Best Jam You Ever Tasted!. It would be amazing on my morning pancakes. Small jars with a cute red&white piece of cloth around the lid make great gifts! Thanks! If you put a lid on, it will boil over your pot.) It's better to use the heaviest bottom huge pot you have, and start the boil slowly, move it up in quarter increments until high, this way it doesn't catch and burn. I am only dissapointed in the lack of insrtuctions for a newbie, otherwise it tastes great and I am happy with the flopp since there was nothing wasted. There are much more accurate ways to test for doneness, and I really like the tips found here on Food in Jars. I was blessed with an abundance of strawberries in my garden and I tried several jam recipes that were disappointing. Once the jam is in the glass, screw the lid on and place them upside down for about ten minuts. Cover the bowl and leave for 24 hrs. I wish I had some of that jam right now. Ive never made my own jam either and i am making it right now! Increase heat to high, and bring the mixture to a full rolling boil. Add comma separated list of ingredients to exclude from recipe. Check out the mason jar pics of my finished jam. In a heavy bottomed saucepan, mix together the strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Thinking of adding the vanilla bean and vinegar to my traditional strawberry pie to see what happens. I got 2 and a half 16oz jars out of this recipe. How many half pint jars does this recipe usually make? Hi there ! I also used the plate test and it worked well also. ©2020 Completely Delicious. Reducing the sugar. It intensifies once it's boiled so don't think it isn't sweet enough if you first taste it. I found the 90 min cook time made for a b auto fully thick jam. After about 45-60 minutes, jam should be thick and drop from a spoon in thick drips. But how do you know when it’s done? I also opened a jar of mango today and made mango mousse. I've never made jam before, but decided to give it a try. Boil, stirring often, until the mixture reaches 220 degrees F (105 degrees C). For me it didn't turn out at all with less amount of sugar. I’ve canned for years, and I tried this recipe twice. Wait for it to "set" After 48 hours you will know if you did it right. 4. Hope this helps! I will be using it when I do my jam. In a wide bowl, crush strawberries in batches until you have 4 cups of mashed berry. Hi, I'm Annalise and I love to bake! Absolutely delicious. At first it was runny, but thickened up as it cooled down. It turned out great! The craft store had the jars in stock.) I did't have pectin on hand so I thought I would give this a try. I am only dissapointed in the lack of insrtuctions for a newbie, otherwise it tastes great and I am happy with the flopp since there was nothing wasted. If you have ripe, sweet strawberries, this is the real deal. I used ziploc plastic containers, and am storing what we are not eating in the freezer - it won't last long. It’s definitely the recipe I’ll stay devoted to. I just pinned it to my canning board. How to Make Strawberry Jam In a heavy bottom saucepan, mix strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Great recipe! Info. Process in a pot of boiling water for 10 minutes. I love strawberry jam as is, but something tells me the added vanilla bean makes it SO much better. It’s so easy to make your own jams, only a handful of ingredients are required. Great recipe!!! Stir in pineapple with juice. My husband and kids love it! Let cool to room temperature before removing rings and storing. Simply fill your jars full with the sweet strawberry jam, add the printable tag, and deliver to friends. Amazing what a difference the addition vanilla and balsamic vinegar makes. I highly suggest that if you have never made jam before to just follow the recipe as is. One or two recommendations: Do not use a saucepan - I started with a 3 qt pan and had to pour the jam into a large stock pot midway through cooking - when it starts to boil, it really bubbles up. I thought at first that it was because in my first batch I quadrupled the recipe, and in my second batch I doubled the recipe. Well, it is just strawberries, sugar and lemon juice, so nothing gets in the way. Store in a sturdy airtight container for up to several months. It’s made without pectin and includes a few simple secret ingredients that make it shine above all other recipes I’ve tried. Both times, I stirred it often. I made this today and it is simply amazing. It made a very rich tasting, beautiful, dark colored jam with a perfect consistency, not too thin, not too thick. Here are a few tips and/or lessons I learned... The lemon juice is for pectin, as strawberries are low in it. At the very least, I think the timing has to be corrected. Thank you so much! Before starting the jam, put 2 saucers in the freezer. I did the cold plate test to see if the mixture would jell. My 9 year old son loves it. Both were good, but I loved this one. But I really love this recipe! Water bath is about 10-15 minutes in boiling water for those that don't know. As it cooks I pay attention to how it runs of a spoon when I scoop it up and pour it back in, waiting for it to become thicker and eventually cling to the spoon in droplets. Thank you so very much. It is the middle of winter here in Australia and to have Cherries and ice cream was divine! Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. And again…..and again….. , split lengthwise or 1 tablespoon vanilla extract. If you put a lid on, it will boil over your pot.) I had to 1/2 the recipe but forgot to 1/2 the balsamic vinegar so i hope it doesnt ruin the taste! Hi there, we went strawberry picking this morning and after returning home, I tried this recipe. 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