Making Strawberry Jam couldn't be simpler with this easy recipe for Small Batch Strawberry Jam made with fresh strawberries and without pectin. Enjoy the delightful taste of homemade jam with minimal effort and ingredients.
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time15 minutesmins
Total Time20 minutesmins
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: British
Keyword: small batch strawberry jam, Strawberry Jam
Servings: 28oz jars
Calories: 184kcal
Author: Sandhya Hariharan
Ingredients
1lbStrawberries454g
2½CupGranulated Sugar or Jam Sugar450g
2TbspFresh Lemon Juice
Instructions
Prepare the strawberries:
Wash and hull the strawberries. Gently crush them with a potato masher.
1 lb Strawberries
Optional maceration step:
Add sugar to the strawberries in a pan and stir to combine. Cover the pan and let it sit at room temperature for 30-40 minutes to draw out the juices.
2½ Cup Granulated Sugar or Jam Sugar
Cook the jam:
Add lemon juice to the strawberries mixture. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes. Then, increase the heat and bring the jam to a rolling boil until thickened and covered with bubbles, for about 8-10 minutes.
2 Tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice
If skipping maceration step:
Combine crushed strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a pan. Cook over medium heat, stirring often until sugar dissolves completely, for about 5-7 minutes. Then, increase the heat and bring the jam to a rolling boil for 8-10 minutes.
1 lb Strawberries, 2½ Cup Granulated Sugar or Jam Sugar, 2 Tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice
Test the jam:
Place two small plates in the freezer before cooking the jam. To test, drop a small amount of jam on the chilled plate and refrigerate for 30 seconds. Run your finger through it to check if it forms a crinkle and is tacky. If not, boil the jam for another 1-2 minutes and retest.
Skim scum and store:
Remove any pink scum from the top with a spoon. Ladle the jam into sterilised jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace. Allow it to cool to room temperature, seal the jars, and store them in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
RECIPE NOTESFor less Sweeter Jam, Reduce the Sugar by 1/2.