Description
A sweet and tangy homemade strawberry lemonade jam bursting with fresh fruit flavor, perfect for spreading on toast or swirling into yogurt.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups strawberries, hulled and chopped
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 package (1.75 oz) fruit pectin
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, combine strawberries, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Mash the strawberries slightly to release juices.
- Stir in the fruit pectin and water. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly.
- Add the sugar all at once and return to a full boil, stirring constantly. Boil hard for 1 minute.
- Remove from heat and skim off any foam.
- Ladle the hot jam into sterilized jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace. Wipe rims and seal with lids and bands.
- Process the jars in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes, then remove and let cool completely.
Notes
- For a smoother texture, use an immersion blender before adding the pectin.
- Store sealed jars in a cool, dark place for up to one year.
- Refrigerate after opening and use within 3 weeks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 35
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg