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Jar of homemade strawberry jam beside fresh strawberries and two biscuit halves topped with strawberry jam.

Homemade Strawberry Jam

This easy homemade strawberry jam recipe is made from fresh strawberries and simple ingredients for a sweet, flavorful fruit spread. Perfect for toast, homemade biscuits, pancakes, muffins and more. This strawberry jam is an easy from-scratch recipe you'll want to make again and again.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 cups strawberries (washed and chopped) (2 lbs)
  • 3 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional) helps reduce foaming
  • 1 tbsp butter (optional) helps reduce foaming

Method
 

  1. Prepare the strawberries: Hull and chop the strawberries into small pieces.
  2. Combine: Add strawberries, sugar and lemon juice to a heavy-bottomed pot. Stir gently and let sit for 15-20 minutes so the berries release their juices.
  3. Cook: Bring the mixture to a rolling boil over medium- high heat, stirring frequently.
  4. Simmer: Reduce heat slightly and continue cooking for 20-30 minutes, stirring often.
  5. Check the consistency: Place a small spoonful on a plate and let cool. With a clean finger, check that the jam isn't too runny. It will thicken as it stands.
  6. Cool: Remove from heat and let the jam cool for about 10 mins.
  7. Store: Spoon into clean jars and cool completely then refrigerate.

Notes

Refrigerator storage: Approximately 2-3 weeks.
Tip: Don't overcook them. The jam will thicken more as it cools. Its better to stop when they're slightly looser than your desired final consistency.