Strawberry Jammin!

55 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Wash the strawberries.
  2. 2Wash the strawberries.
  3. 3Wash the strawberries.
  4. 4Remove the stems from the strawberries using a paring knife, pulling carefully to minimize waste.
  5. 5Remove the stems from the strawberries using a paring knife, pulling carefully to minimize waste.
  6. 6Remove the stems from the strawberries using a paring knife, pulling carefully to minimize waste.
  7. 7Quarter the strawberries.
  8. 8Quarter the strawberries.
  9. 9Quarter the strawberries.
  10. 10Place the quartered strawberries into a 6-quart pot.
  11. 11Place the quartered strawberries into a 6-quart pot.
  12. 12Place the quartered strawberries into a 6-quart pot.
  13. 13Add 2 and a half cups of sugar to the pot.
  14. 14Add 2 and a half cups of sugar to the pot.
  15. 15Add 2 and a half cups of sugar to the pot.
  16. 16Roll half a lemon to loosen its juice, then zest it.
  17. 17Roll half a lemon to loosen its juice, then zest it.
  18. 18Roll half a lemon to loosen its juice, then zest it.
  19. 19Add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to the pot to brighten the flavor.
  20. 20Add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to the pot to brighten the flavor.
  21. 21Add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to the pot to brighten the flavor.
  22. 22Smash the ingredients in the pot.
  23. 23Smash the ingredients in the pot.
  24. 24Smash the ingredients in the pot.
  25. 25Cook the mixture over medium heat, bringing it to a bubble.
  26. 26Cook the mixture over medium heat, bringing it to a bubble.
  27. 27Cook the mixture over medium heat, bringing it to a bubble.
  28. 28Continue to cook for 20-25 minutes, stirring to prevent sticking, until the jam is reduced by half.
  29. 29Continue to cook for 20-25 minutes, stirring to prevent sticking, until the jam is reduced by half.
  30. 30Continue to cook for 20-25 minutes, stirring to prevent sticking, until the jam is reduced by half.
  31. 31Remove the pot from the heat.
  32. 32Remove the pot from the heat.
  33. 33Remove the pot from the heat.
  34. 34Skim and remove any foam from the jam.
  35. 35Skim and remove any foam from the jam.
  36. 36Skim and remove any foam from the jam.
  37. 37Add the lemon zest to the jam and stir.
  38. 38Add the lemon zest to the jam and stir.
  39. 39Add the lemon zest to the jam and stir.
  40. 40Let the jam set for 30 minutes until cold.
  41. 41Let the jam set for 30 minutes until cold.
  42. 42Let the jam set for 30 minutes until cold.
  43. 43Store the jam in the refrigerator with a tight-fitted lid for a couple of months, or can it for longer storage.
  44. 44Store the jam in the refrigerator with a tight-fitted lid for a couple of months, or can it for longer storage.
  45. 45Store the jam in the refrigerator with a tight-fitted lid for a couple of months, or can it for longer storage.

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs freshly picked strawberries
  • 3 lbs freshly picked strawberries
  • 3 lbs freshly picked strawberries
  • 2.5 cups sugar
  • 2.5 cups sugar
  • 2.5 cups sugar
  • 0.5 lemon
  • 0.5 lemon
  • 0.5 lemon
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Equipment

paring knife6 quart pot

Tips

  • To loosen the juice from a lemon, roll it before zesting.
  • Do not walk away while the jam is cooking, as it could boil over.
  • Do not let the jam stick to the bottom of the pot.