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Simple 2 Ingredient Strawberry Jam from Scratch

Fresh or frozen strawberries and some sugar is all that's needed to enjoy this yummy jam.
Total Time1 day
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American, Jam, Russian
Allergy: Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Nut Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 5
Calories: 674kcal
Author: Marina Rizhkov

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 lb fresh strawberries, washed, greens cut off
  • 4 cups sugar, or to taste

Instructions

  • First, wash 2 pounds of fresh strawberries, then cut off the green leaves. (important to wash strawberries before taking the leaves off).
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  • Place the strawberries into a large pot. Pour 4 cups of sugar on top of the strawberries and let it stand for 2-4 hours, or until you start to see juice.
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  • 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.
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  • Boil the strawberries again for 5 minutes, take the foam off and let cool down for another 10 hours.
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  • 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.
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  • The reason you boil for 5 minutes and let it cool down three times is so the strawberries keep their shape. If you like your jam less runny, boil the strawberries longer. Enjoy!

Notes

  • This recipe can also be made with other fruit. 
  • Make sure the jars are washed well. 

Nutrition

Calories: 674kcal | Carbohydrates: 173g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 281mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 169g | Vitamin A: 22IU | Vitamin C: 107mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 1mg