When it comes to jam, the first thing that comes to mind is the homemade jam. Because the taste, consistency, and smell of homemade jam are completely different. No additives and natural. For this reason, you should prefer to make jams yourself instead of buying them from the markets. Strawberry jam is my absolute favorite. Nothing better than pancakes with fresh strawberry marmalade or jam for Breakfast! Especially in the early summer. Making the whole strawberry jam recipe at home is very easy, and it only needs fresh strawberries and lemon juice.
How To Have Bright Strawberry Jam?
If you have a question about how to make strawberry jam bright red, we should say that it has a lot to do with the strawberry you use. The amount of sugar used in the whole strawberry jam Recipe is very important. If you use too much sugar, it will be dark and dull. The darker the color of the strawberries you use, the darker the color of the jam, so it is better to use fresh, bright, and small strawberries.
In order for the strawberry jam to be shiny and not moldy, Skim any scum that rises to the surface. I do not use anything other than sugar, strawberries, and lemon juice in jam. In order for the strawberry jam to be shiny and not moldy, the foam that forms on it after boiling should be patient and colander until it is gone. We do not use anything other than sugar, strawberries, and lemon juice in jam. Nowadays, some strawberry jam recipes use a piece of butter to prevent molding. We make jam with traditional methods as we learned from our mothers. It is both shiny and remains durable for a long time without molding or crystallizing.
Notes and Tips to Make Strawberry Jam
- Do not insert any wet spoon inside the syrup or jar.
- If your strawberry is sweet, take 1 kilogram of sugar. As a rule, put one kilogram of sugar per one kilogram of strawberries, but if the strawberries are tart, you should add extra sugar.
- The cooking time of jam is short. Smaller strawberries need less cooking time.
- If you think jelly is too thin, add some sugar and let it boil for a few minutes.
- For storing strawberries use clean and sterilized jars.
- It is best to add lemon juice close to taking it from the stove so that the jam does crystallize.
Did you like the whole strawberry jam recipe? Leave your comment below and If you make this recipe, be sure to tag your photos #yummynotes Looking for more jam and marmalade recipes? Check out the orange peel marmalade recipe.
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Ingredients
- 1 kilogram strawberries
- 1 kilogram sugar
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
Instructions
Step 1
To prepare delicious homemade strawberry jam, you must first wash the strawberries thoroughly and pour them into the basket to remove excess water.
Step 2
Then put them in a large pot and pour sugar over them.
Step 3
Place the pot in the refrigerator, without adding water. This process helps the sugar to dissolve.
Step 4
After 12 hours or overnight and put the strawberries into a preserving pan.
Step 6
Add lemon juice and place the pot on gentle heat until it's boiling.
Step 7
Skim any scum that rises to the surface but do not stir the jam.
Step 8
When the jam reaches the appropriate consistency, remove the pot from the heat and let it cool down. For storing strawberries use clean and sterilized jars.
1 comment
I love strawberry jam, thanks for this recipe