Simple 2 Ingredient Strawberry Jam from Scratch

Do you need a perfect strawberry jam recipe? This one is it! All you need for this are two ingredients – strawberries and sugar. This homemade jam is sweet, saucy, and so darn delicious.

This fresh strawberry jam is perfect for topping your funnel cakes, ice cream, or brownies. It’s a great base for strawberry shortcakes.

Additionally, it’s a wonderful addition to yogurt and makes a tasty pie filling! You can do just about anything with this easy strawberry jam!

To make this tasty jam, you’ll want to remember

Boil, remove the foam, and cool down, then repeat.

This process repeats 3 times. This helps ensure your berries will hold their shape. From jams to jellies, strawberry recipes always fill my summer. With the perfect jam consistency it creates and the simple glass mason jar presentation, It’s pure perfection for me.

Here’s some equipment you’ll be needing for this small batch strawberry jam recipe

• half-pint jars (glass jars)
• lids
• medium sized pot
• a wooden spoon

Water bath canning is always the best way to prepare the jars. That way, they’re fully clean before we use them.

To do this, use a separate pot filled with water. Bring it to a full boil and place in the jars. Boil them for a minute, then remove and let the cool down.

After filling with strawberry jam, clean the jar rims and put on a new lid before sealing them. That way, you will have no spillage from your sterilized jar. A jar with a good jam on the outside attracts ants. You can store them in a cool, dark place if you don’t plan on freezing them.

Key Ingredients

Strawberries contain vitamin C, magnesium, and many more benefits. They’re the perfect sweet berry to enjoy as a jam! Be sure to choose good quality berries that are ripe.

Sugar sweetens up this recipe. It makes strawberry jam perfectly sweetened and tasty!

Find the full printable recipe with specific measurements below.

How to make 2 Ingredient Strawberry Jam from Scratch

Step 1: Wash the fruit

First, wash 2 pounds of fresh strawberries, then cut off the green leaves. (important to wash strawberries before taking the leaves off).

Step 2: Marinate the fruit

Place the strawberries into a large pot. Pour sugar on top of the strawberries and let it stand for 2-4 hours, or until you begin to see juice.

Step 3: Boil the fruit

Bring the strawberries to a boil, and let it boil for 5 minutes. Take the foam off. After 5 minutes of boiling, take off from the heat and set aside to cool down, for about 10 hours.

Step 4: Let it cool

Boil the strawberries again for 5 minutes, take the foam off and let cool down for another 10 hours.

Step 5: Boil the fruit again

Boil the strawberries one more time, let it cool down for 1 hour before placing into jars. Keep jars in a cool and dark area.

Step 6: An optional step

If you like your jam less runny, boil the strawberries longer. Enjoy!

Expert Tips

• Make strawberry jam sugar free with substitutions like maple syrup, agave syrup, or honey as alternatives. Add to taste and adjust to your liking.
• Store your jam in a cool, dark place to preserve its quality. Once opened, refrigerate it

Recipe FAQs

Ways to Use Strawberry jam

• Jam an be eaten on it’s own with a cup of tea and lemon.
• Make jam tort.
• Enjoy with crepes, I like to use this easy crepe recipe for quick breakfast.
• Make Jam Cookies.

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