Now you can make Strawberry Jam Without Pectin or canning. This easy berry jam recipe is made with just four ingredients + water.
Strawberry Jam Without Pectin is so easy to make you’ll be making it all the time, especially when it's strawberry season.
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Strawberry Jam Without Pectin
Love strawberry preserves, especially homemade preserves, but don’t want to deal with pectin or canning?
Making jam doesn't have to be difficult or intimidating.
So forget that pectin strawberry jam recipe your grandma used to make with complicated canning.
It's time to make things easy in the kitchen with this simple strawberry jam recipe.
Just a few ingredients are all it takes to make this easy preserves recipe.
Strawberries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice and water, that's it.
So next time you’re at the grocery store just walk on by the jars of strawberry preserves on the shelves and pick up fresh fruit instead for this easy small batch strawberry jam recipe.
The mashed berries throughout the preserves add texture and flavor.
I use a potato masher or the back of a wooden spoon to mash the pieces of berries after they cook and soften.
If you prefer a smoother jam you can blend it with an immersion blender although the bits and pieces of strawberries add great texture to the preserves.
Fill two 8-ounce mason jars, keep one jar for yourself and give the other as a foodie gift!
This recipe makes 2 cups of jam but you can easily double the recipe and share even more.
I love slathering fresh strawberry jam on toast, bagels, pancakes, english muffins and waffles.
You're going to agree that this is the best strawberry jam and will love it on your next peanut butter and jelly sandwich or even on grilled cheese.
Serve preserves with crackers on your next charcuterie board, fruit and cheese or in brie tartlets.
Add a bowl of preserves on your next brunch table.
The possibilities are endless, sweet and delicious.
I’d say it’s time to impress with this simple Strawberry Jam Without Pectin recipe. No one will realize how easy it is to make!
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How to make strawberry jam no pectin
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- Combine strawberries, sugar and lemon juice in a medium-sized saucepan.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat and cook until the berries soften, 4-5 minutes.
- Reduce the heat to medium and mash the berries with a potato masher or a few pulses of an immersion blender.
- In a small bowl combine cornstarch and water, stirring until smooth and blended.
- Add the cornstarch mixture to the pot and stir until blended.
- Simmer until the mixture thickens, stirring occasionally,
- Transfer the strawberry mixture into a large bowl and let cool to room temperature.
- Once cooled, transfer the strawberry preserves to mason jars or other airtight containers.
- Seal and refrigerate until ready to use.
Swirls of Flavor Recipe Pro Tips
- For a smoother jam simply mash the fruit smaller or use an immersion blender
- Simmer minced fresh jalapeno with the strawberries and make strawberry jalapeno jam
- For a brighter flavor, use fresh lemon juice instead of bottled lemon juice
- Add lemon zest, in addition to the lemon juice, and more citrus flavor
- Add lime zest for added flavor
- Add a teaspoon or two of balsamic vinegar
- Make mixed berry preserves and use strawberries with raspberries and/or blueberries
Substitutions
- Substitute fresh raspberries for the strawberries
- You can make these preserves with blueberries instead of strawberries
- Substitute orange juice for the lemon juice
- Substitute ½ cup packed brown sugar for ½ cup of the granulated sugar
Storage for homemade jam
- Store your strawberry preserves in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Berry preserves will last for up to one month in the refrigerator.
- As always, I find it helpful to visit the FDA website for food storage guidelines
Equipment
Easy strawberry recipes
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Ingredients
Strawberry Jam ingredients:
- fresh strawberries
- granulated sugar
- lemon juice
- cornstarch
- cold water
What Are Substitutes for Pectin?
- Citrus peels
- Citrus peels, especially the pith or white part, are naturally packed with pectin.
- Cornstarch.
- Cornstarch is a natural thickener and an ideal substitute for pectin.
- Gelatin
- Gelatin is also a good alternative
Strawberry Jam Without Pectin
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound strawberries hulled and quartered, about 3 cups
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- 2 Tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 Tablespoons cold water
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Instructions
- Combine strawberries, sugar and lemon juice in a medium saucepot.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat and cook until the berries soften, about 5 minutes.
- Reduce the heat to medium and mash the berries with a wooden spoon, or a potato masher.
- In a small bowl combine cornstarch and water, stirring until smooth and blended.
- Add the cornstarch mixture to the pot and stir until blended.
- Simmer until the mixture thickens, stirring occasionally,
- Transfer the strawberry jam into a large bowl and let cool about 1 hour.
- Once cooled, transfer the strawberry preserves to mason jars or other airtight containers.
- Seal and refrigerate until ready to use.
This is such a great strawberry jelly recipe. Very quick and simple. Thanks for the recipe share!
This is such a great-looking strawberry jam! It looks incredibly delicious and very tasty! Plus the best part it has no pectin! Loved it and Thanks for sharing!
Your strawberry jam recipe is so pretty, and delicious, and looks so easy to make. I am glad that it doesn't pectin!