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Small Batch Strawberry Jam, No Pectin and No Butter

Small Batch Strawberry Jam, No Pectin and No Butter

This Small Batch Strawberry Jam is made without pectin and butter, offering a simple, delicious spread for your toast.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Spread
Cuisine American
Servings 2 cups
Calories 94 kcal

Equipment

  • Medium-sized saucepan
  • Small plates or flat bowls

Ingredients
  

Fruits

  • 16 ounces strawberries washed and tops removed

Sweeteners

  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar

Acids

  • 3 Tablespoons lemon juice use fresh or bottled
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt

Instructions
 

Main Instructions

  • Place several small plates or flat bowls in the freezer for the gel test after the mixture cooks.
  • Prepare the strawberries by washing the berries and cutting off the tops.
  • Squeeze the lemons if using fresh lemons. Place the strawberries, sugar, lemon juice, and salt in a saucepan and cook over medium heat. Stir until the sugar has dissolved.
  • Once dissolved, mash the strawberries, bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium/low, and let boil gently for about 20-25 minutes.
  • Optionally, perform a gel test after about 18 minutes. Use a cold plate to test the jam's consistency.
  • Remove from heat and let cool for about 30 minutes. Stir and transfer to jars. Store in the fridge.

Notes

This recipe yields about 2.5 cups. Adjust cooking times if halving the recipe. The jam will thicken upon cooling and can be re-heated if too runny.

Nutrition

Serving: 2TablespoonsCalories: 94kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 0.2gFat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0.01gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 84mgPotassium: 53mgFiber: 1gSugar: 23gVitamin A: 4IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 0.1mg
Keyword Easy Jam, Homemade Jam, No Butter, No Pectin, Small Batch Strawberry Jam, Strawberry Recipe
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