Description
A simple and fresh strawberry jam made with just three ingredients: strawberries, sugar, and lemon. Perfect for spreading on toast or using in desserts.
Ingredients
- For the Jam:
- 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- 2 cups chopped fresh strawberries
Instructions
- Prepare the Sugar Mixture: Add the sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest to a medium saucepan over low heat. Cook and stir the mixture until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- Cook the Strawberries: Add the chopped strawberries to the pan and continue to cook over low heat for about 30 minutes, until the mixture comes to a low boil. It should thicken slightly and have the consistency of loose jam.
- Cool: Remove the pan from the heat and allow the jam to cool for about 15 minutes.
- Jar the Jam: Transfer the cooled jam to 2 pint jars and seal with lids.
- Store: Store the jam in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
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Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 55
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
