How to Make French-Style Strawberry Jam
Three ingredients come together perfectly to create a delicious and sweet strawberry jam! Whether it's for yogurt, a sandwich, or anything else you may want, this is the jam to make!
Servings 5 cups
Calories 35kcal
Equipment
- 5 jam jars
Ingredients
- 3 lb fresh or frozen strawberries hulled and washed
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- In a large heavy-bottomed kettle, combine the strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Bring to a rolling boil on the stove. Remove from the heat and strain the liquid from the strawberries. Return the liquid to the heat and gently boil until the liquid reaches 221°F. Add in reserved strawberries and continue to boil for 5 minutes.
- Prepare boiling water in a large pot for canning.
- Remove the foam from the strawberries. Remove from heat and mash or blend strawberries to desired consistency. This French-style jam is not thickened with powdered pectin and will result in a thinner consistency preserve.
- Pour in sterilized jars leaving ¼-inch headspace. Wipe off the rim of the jar with hot water.
- Prepare lids to the manufacturer's instructions on the package and place them on each jar with a ring, turned finger tight.
- Boil in a water bath for 10 minutes, making sure to adjust for your location's altitude.
- Remove from the water bath and cool at room temperature for 24 hours. Make sure the jars are sealed. When you press down on the center, there should be no flex.
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Notes
Note: This French-style jam, using the Christine Ferber method, is not thickened with powdered pectin and will result in a thinner consistency preserve.
Food safety tip: This recipe may not be approved by the USDA. To prevent the risk of botulism, always check with the USDA Canning Guide.
Nutrition
Serving: 1tbsp | Calories: 35kcal
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