by: Mrs. Tucker (1st grade teacher)
A few years ago, I took a jam making class with my mom and my niece. I had never made jam before and felt a little intimidated because I knew we’d have to boil it just right and was worried about ruining it. It ended up being such a fun class and a great way to spend quality family time. This recipe is not the same one I learned in that class, but it’s a much simpler version and I think is something any family could make at home!
Source: I found this recipe on the website: https://www.scatteredthoughtsofacraftymom.com/quick-homemade-strawberry-jam/
Ingredients
16 oz strawberries
3/4 cup white sugar
2 tbs lemon juice
Recipe Steps
- Hull and coarsely chop your strawberries and save them to the side.
- In a heavy bottom saucepan, mix strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice.
- Stir over medium-low heat until the sugar is dissolved. Increase heat to medium-high heat and bring to a rolling boil.
- Stir frequently mashing the strawberries as you stir, continuing to boil, until jam is thickened and bubbles completely over the surface of the jam (about 10 minutes).
- Transfer jam to a jar and let cool to room temperature.
- Seal the jam in jars and store in refrigerator for up to 10 days. {Makes about 1 3/4 cups of jam}.
- Enjoy it on toast, ice cream, pancakes, yogurt, or lick it right off the spoon!