The Best Homemade Strawberry Jam from Scratch
There’s no need to sugarcoat it, this is truly the best strawberry jam recipe. It’s not even that difficult and it’s a great excuse to load up on fresh strawberries especially as the season draws to a close.
With only three ingredients, it’s pretty easy, too!
For instructions on sterilizing jars, visit the home canning website from Bernardin.
Servings:
Makes 4 cups
Homemade Strawberry Jam from Scratch Recipe:
You’ll Need
- 5½ cups sugar
- ½ cup lemon juice
- 2 quarts fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
Prep and Cook
- In a large heavy pot, combine strawberries and sugar
Leave to sit in pot overnight - Bring strawberry and sugar mixture to a boil.
Boil for 5 minutes.
Add lemon juice and continue to boil for an additional 3 minutes (continually remove the skim that forms on the top of the jam). - Spoon or pour the hot jam mixture into sterilized jam jars.
