The best homemade strawberry jam that's super easy to make and beats out store bought any day! Full of fresh strawberry flavor, it's made with only 4 ingredients and can be stored in the fridge or freezer.
2pintsfresh strawberries , washed and stems removed
½teaspoonlemon juice
4cupsgranulated sugar
1.75ouncespowdered fruit pectin(regular, not instant)
¾cupwater
Instructions
In the base of a blender, pulse strawberries and lemon juice 5 to 10 times, or until crushed but with some strawberry pieces still visible.
Pour the strawberries into a large bowl. Stir in sugar 2 to 3 minutes, or until sugar is dissolved. Let sit 15 minutes.
In a small saucepan, stir together the fruit pectin and water over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil and boil 1 minute. Stir into the strawberries and let sit 3 minutes.
Carefully pour into sterilized jars, leaving 1/2 inch room at the top, and add lids. Let the jars sit on the counter 24 hours to set. Store in the freezer up to 1 year.
Notes
No blender: If you don't have a blender, you can use a potato masher as well. I use my Blentec for everything!Lemon juice: Don't skip out on the lemon juice! The lemon helps set the jam and prevents the growth of bacteria.Fruit pectin: Be sure to use the regular powdered fruit pectin, not instant.Storage: Store sealed jars in the refrigerator up to 3 weeks. Freeze: Place sealed jars in the freezer up to 1 year.Recipe credit: Recipe slightly adapted from Sure-Jell.