Strawberry Jam and the Holiday Recipe Club
One of this months ingredients is Strawberries.
Did you know the strawberry is packed full of vitamins and minerals.
Not to shabby for this delectable berry!
Here in Virginia we have a whole festival to honor them.
Why not preserve their goodness for as long as possible? I suggest canning them.
Strawberry Jam
2 pounds fresh strawberries, hulled
In a heavy bottomed saucepan, mix together the strawberries, sugar,
and lemon juice. Stir over low heat until the sugar is dissolved.
Increase heat to high, and bring the mixture to a full rolling boil. Skim off the foam as you go.
Boil, stirring often, until the mixture reaches 220 degrees F (105 degrees C).
Transfer to hot sterile jars.
Make sure you leave 1/4 to 1/2 inch head space, and seal. Make sure you wipe the top of the jar with a wet towel to insure a secure seal.
Process in a water.
For about 10 minutes.
If the jam is going to be eaten right away, don’t bother with processing, and just refrigerate.
Beautiful jam, Veronica! Nothing like a taste of summer in February 🙂
Love strawberry jam!! This looks wonderful, I love to top it on ice cream!!
Veronica, the jam looks really wonderful. I love to put things by and I especially love the color of homemade jams and jellies. I can picture your pantry shelves as I type this. I hope you have a wonderful day. Blessings…Mary
This jam looks so tasty! I want to put it on my pancakes tomorrow for breakfast!
I love that this is an heirloom type recipe and doesn’t use pectin. I have the Blue Chair Jam Cookbook and all if her recipes don’t use pectin. I really think the fresh fruit flavor comes through more. Your jam looks perfect!
This reminds me of my childhood! My mom and I would make strawberry jam together each summer. Yours looks delicious and makes me smile 🙂
Homemade jam is the best!
I love homemade jam. This looks wonderful!
Homemade jam is so good! Perfect to top ice cream or cake 🙂
I have always wanted to make my own jam! This looks delicious!
Jam + Scone + Cream = NOM!
I remember my Mum making jam at home when I was younger. I must try it some day, Thanks for the inspiration 🙂
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Wow love these photos! Reminds me of summer and spring! I’ve never made homemade jam but it doesn’t look too difficult! I want some on some biscuits right now. Pinning!