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Easy Strawberry Jam

May 7, 2014 by Danae 14 Comments

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I love jam and preserves! I love that there are chunks of fruit still in them and that it isn’t completely puréed. I’m a texture girl and I like my food to have some. That’s not to say I don’t love creamy, smooth foods. Pastry cream and whipped cream are totally smooth texture free foods I adore. I’m not sure if they can really be considered food, but I’m pretty sure I could live off of them! Anywho back to jam and preserves. Last week I had a huge box of strawberries from Costco that were on the verge of becoming too ripe. Normally I freeze them and use them in smoothies like this super healthy and yummy Strawberry Spinach Smoothie. But this time I wanted to do something different with them, so I thought why not make some Easy Strawberry Jam.

Easy Strawberry Jam | www.reciperunner.comI wanted to make jam that I didn’t have to add pectin too, nope, I just wanted the basics, strawberries, sugar, cornstarch, and a little flavorings to jazz it up.

Easy Strawberry Jam | www.reciperunner.comI decided to make this Easy Strawberry Jam similar to what I made as a gift for all of the guests at our wedding. It seems only right that a food blogger would make something edible for wedding guests, don’t you think? And by right I mean slightly insane (that was a lot of jam)! I made a huge batch of strawberry jam for our wedding and packaged it up in tiny jars with a little label on it announcing the date of our wedding. They turned out really cute, but I have to admit I haven’t made a whole lot of jam since then. I think making 60 jars of jam, filling, and labeling each jar kind of got me burnt out on the stuff.

Easy Strawberry Jam | www.reciperunner.comLately though, I’ve had a hankering for some good homemade jam to spread on toast or add to my Greek yogurt, and those overripe strawberries sitting in my fridge were perfect for jam making! To make the jam I chopped up four cups of strawberries and poured them into a large saucepan. I added three tablespoons of sugar (use more if you like your jam sweeter or if your strawberries aren’t very sweet), two teaspoons of cornstarch, the juice of half a lemon, and a pinch of salt. I stirred everything together until the cornstarch was completely incorporated and then brought the mixture to a boil. Once it started to boil I reduced the heat to medium low and let it simmer for about 15 minutes. After 15 minutes had passed I took my potato masher and mashed up the strawberries, making sure I still had some nice chunks of berry remaining. I let the jam simmer for another 10-15 minutes until it had thickened and then off the heat I added the good stuff. I added in a teaspoon of vanilla extract and a quarter teaspoon of almond extract. The vanilla and almond gave the jam a sweetness that sugar just can’t add. This recipe makes enough jam to fill two pint size jars. You can store the jam in the fridge for a couple of weeks or you can freeze it for a few months until you are ready to use it. This strawberry jam is amazing mixed in with yogurt, topped over vanilla ice cream, served with a piece of angel food cake, smothered on toast or biscuits, I could seriously go on and on. The next time you need some jam try making this Easy Strawberry Jam, for minimal effort your get a deliciously sweet result!

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Easy Strawberry Jam

Easy Strawberry Jam

Yield: 2 pints
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes

Sweet and easy to make strawberry jam with a hint of vanilla and almond flavor!

Ingredients

  • 4 cups strawberries, chopped
  • 3 T. granulated sugar (add an extra tablespoon if your strawberries aren't very sweet or you prefer a sweeter jam)
  • Juice of half a lemon
  • 2 t. cornstarch
  • pinch of salt
  • 1 t. vanilla extract
  • 1/4 t. almond extract (optional, but recommended)

Instructions

  1. In a large saucepan over medium high heat add the chopped strawberries, sugar, lemon juice, salt, and cornstarch.
  2. Stir the mixture until all of the cornstarch is dissolved.
  3. Bring the berries to a boil and then reduce the heat to medium low, cover with a lid, and let them simmer for 15 minutes.
  4. After 15 minutes, use a potato masher to mash the strawberries.
  5. Once you get the consistency you desire let the jam continue to simmer for another 10-15 minutes or until it has thickened slightly.
  6. Remove the jam from the burner and stir in the vanilla and almond extract.
  7. Let the mixture cool slightly before pouring it into two pint size jars with lids.
  8. Store the jam in the fridge or freezer until you are ready to use it.
Nutrition Information:

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 77Carbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1g

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