Refrigerator Strawberry Jam
Make this super easy refrigerator strawberry jam with just 3 ingredients and 5 minutes of prep! This sweet and tangy jam is bursting with summer strawberry flavours, and is perfect for enjoying on toast, scones, yoghurt, or other sweet treats.
Servings: 5
Ingredients
- 18 ounces fresh strawberries sliced
- ¾ cup caster sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice from 1 lemon
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest from 1 lemon
Instructions
- Macerate: Place the sliced strawberries in a saucepan and add the sugar, lemon juice, and zest. Massage the sugar and juice into the strawberries with your hands and leave to sit for 1 hour, or until the natural juices have been released.
- Cook: Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the berry mixture to a simmer. Cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until the jam is at your desired consistency.
- Cool: Store the jam in a sterilised jar with a tight-fitting lid and keep it in the fridge for up to 14 days. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Don't use frozen strawberries, as they have a higher moisture content and won't set as well.
- For a smoother jam, use a potato masher to mash up the berries as the jam simmers.
- Give a jar of this jam away as a special gift! Everyone loves this, as it's so tasty and versatile.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 152kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.4g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 164mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 36g | Vitamin A: 13IU | Vitamin C: 63mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 0.4mg
