Strawberry Jam

What could be better than a jar of homemade strawberry jam?

Details

  • Preparation Time: 15 minutes
  • Cooking Time: 25 minutes
  • Difficulty: 2
  • Spiciness: 0
  • Number of Servings: 10

Ingredients

  • 1 kg Strawberries

  • 900 g Sugar, white

  • 2 piece Lemon zest, fresh

Steps

  1. Thoroughly wash the strawberries and remove the stems and green parts. Place them in a bowl and cover with sugar. Cover the bowl and let the strawberries sit overnight.

  2. Cut the lemons in half and squeeze them well. Place a larger pot with a double bottom on the stove, add the strawberries and sugar. Add the lemon juice and slowly bring to a boil over low heat. Stir constantly until the sugar dissolves.

  3. Cook for another 10-15 minutes until the jam reaches 105 degrees Celsius. Skim off any foam that forms during cooking. Check the thickness by placing a small amount of jam on a well-cooled plate, waiting 3 minutes, then pushing it with your finger. If it wrinkles, it's ready.

  4. Remove the jam from the heat and let it cool for about 10 minutes. Then pour it into preheated sterilized jars. Fill them to the top. Seal tightly while still warm and let the jam cool completely.

  5. At the right moment, serve the strawberry jam to guests as a spread or accompaniment to desserts.

Nutrition Information (Per 100g)

  • Calories: 200.16 kcal
  • Fat: 0 g
    • Saturated Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 50.58 g
    • Sugars: 49 g
  • Protein: 0 g
  • Fiber: 1.05 g

Advice

Jam prepared according to this recipe can be stored in the refrigerator all year round. For better flavor, its preferable not to wash the strawberries unless absolutely necessary. Instead, brush off any dirt or wipe them with a damp cloth. Sterilize the jars by washing them in hot water with dish soap, rinsing thoroughly, and draining. Then place them on a baking sheet and dry in a warm oven (heated to 100 degrees Celsius) for 15-20 minutes.