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Strawberry jam on slice of bread on white plate. Bowl of strawberries and jar of jam in background.

Strawberry Jam Without Pectin

This delicious strawberry jam is made without any added pectin. It's quick and easy to make, and will definitely become a family favorite!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Condiments
Cuisine American
Servings 2 pints

Equipment

  • Pot
  • Knife
  • Kitchen Scale, or Measuring cup
  • Spoon
  • Pint mason jars for storage
  • Canning jar funnel (optional, but nice to have)

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups (800 g) Strawberries chopped roughly
  • 2 tbs (29 g) Lemon juice
  • 2 cups (240 g) Sugar

Instructions
 

  • Remove the stems and roughly chop strawberries.
  • Add a pot over a medium heat, stir regularly until the berries begin to release their juices.
  • Gradually add sugar, 1/2 cup at a time.
  • Add lemon juice
  • Stir continually using the back of your spoon to mash large bits of berries.
  • Continue to stir while jam simmers allowing it to thicken slightly, about 20-30 minutes
  • The jam will be runny because it’s hot, but you can test for doneness By dipping a metal spoon into your jam. Your jam is ready when the spoon is coated with a visible layer of jam that doesn’t drip off easily.

Notes

If you find your jam isn't setting properly, try adding 1/2 cup of sugar and continuing to cook.  
Keyword strawberry jam
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