Strawberries are kind a fruit which is loved by all. Be it any dish or recipe with Strawberries, we all love to enjoy. Strawberry jam is a sweet spread made from fresh strawberries, sugar, and sometimes pectin or lemon juice. It is a popular preserve enjoyed on toast, pastries, and other baked goods.
Strawberry jam not only adds a delicious sweet flavor to your meals and snacks but also offers several potential benefits due to its nutrient content. Strawberry jam which are made from fresh strawberries, are packed with essential nutrients like vitamins C and K, folate, potassium, and antioxidants. These nutrients can support overall health and wellbeing.
While strawberry jam offers potential benefits, it’s important to consume it in moderation due to its sugar content. Opt for homemade or all-natural varieties with reduced added sugars whenever possible.
And here is one such recipe which is made with basic ingredients and minimised sugars. Enjoy this homemade strawberry jam on your favorite breads and treats!
Strawberry Jam | Making Fresh Strawberry Jam | How to Make Strawberry Jam !
Equipment
- 1 Stove
- 1 Wide open Pan
Ingredients
- 2 kgs Strawberry fresh
- 2 cups Sugar
- 1/2 tsp Lime zest
- 2 tsp Lime juice
- pinch Salt
Instructions
Preparation
- Clean the Strawberries well and pat them dry.
- Remove all stems and cut them to pieces.
Cooking
- Heat a pan at medium flame.
- Add in the cut Strawberries to the pan.
- Cook for 5 to 10 mins.
- Stir occasionally.
- Add Sugar and mix well and continue cooking.
- Strawberries will start to breakdown and release juice.
- Bring to simmer at low flame.
- Add lime jest and lime juice and mix in.
- Continue cooking, it make take 40 to 45 mins .
- Cook till jam like texture is attained.
- Then off the flame and kee to cool.
- After cooling store in air tight containers.
