Homemade strawberry jam recipe, no pectin is super easy to make and makes a lovely, homemade gift for loved ones. This gorgeous strawberry jam recipe is made with only three ingredients, sugar, lemon, and strawberries. That's it! This small batch strawberry jam no pectin required is simple to make and you include adorable Mason jam jars. Happy Jam making!
Fresh strawberry jam is so much better than the store-bought versions you buy at the grocery store. Using good quality fruit a few simple ingredients like fresh strawberries, lemon juice, sugar, and a candy thermometer, you can make this delicious homemade jam at home and share it with family and friends!
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🍓 Ingredients in Strawberry Jam Recipe
🍓Homemade Strawberry Jam Ingredients
- Fresh strawberries (organic is best) ( refrain from using frozen strawberries)
- Lemon Zest
- Fresh Lemon Juice
- White Cane Sugar
- Water
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This easy strawberry jam recipe is one you'll want to share! It's strawberry season so why not make your friends this easy homemade strawberry jam recipe and this truly makes the most delicious strawberry jam which makes a great gift!
🍓 How To Make Strawberry Jam At Home
Prep Step: Place a small plate in the freezer. Will use this later in the recipe.
- Step 1: Place the strawberries on a cutting board with the top facing down and use a paring knife to cut thin slices from one side of the strawberry to the other. You can also cut the strawberries into fours.
- Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, mash the strawberries using a potato masher until they become crushed strawberries.
- Step 3: Next add the freshly squeezed lemon juice to the mashed strawberries.
- Step 4: Add the white cane sugar to the strawberry, lemon zest, and lemon juice mixture and mix well until combined.
- Step 5: Transfer the strawberry mixture to a large saucepan or stockpot and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Increase heat to high, and bring the mixture to a full rolling boil. Continue to boil, stirring often, until the mixture reaches 220 degrees F (105 degrees C). (Use a candy thermometer to check the temperature)
- Step 5 Continued: Use a candy thermometer to check doneness. If the homemade strawberry jam reaches 220 degrees F (105 degrees C) then it's ready. Let it continue to simmer for 10 minutes.
Step 7: Check the doneness of homemade strawbery jam after 10 to 15 minutes by dropping a small spoonful of jam onto a frozen plate. Let sit for 1 to 2 minutes; if the jam appears to gel, it is ready. Continue cooking if jam appears thin and runny.
Step 8: Transfer homemade strawberry jam into hot sterile jars, filling to within ¼ inch of the top. Top with lids and screw rings on tightly. (See Pro Tip card below for stealizing Jam Jars) Place your Strawberry Jam in the fridge for up to a week or enjoy right away!
Pro Tip For Sterilizing Jam Jars (Water Bath Canning)
- Water bath Place a plate in a large saucepan, put the jars on the plate, and fill the pan with water so the jars are covered. Bring the water to a boil and keep it boiling for 10 minutes.
- Boiling water This simple and effective method should be done right before bottling.
- Dishwasher If your dishwasher has a high-temperature setting or is a steam dishwasher, you can run a rinse or minimum wash cycle with clean, cold jars.
Do I need to sterilize my jam before eating it?
This question is a high debate in jam circles (don't get mad at me!) but I don't sterilize my jam before eating it. The main reason is sterilizing kills off the antioxidants and nutrients that fresh, homemade strawberry jam offers, and two, it tastes the best freshly made! The third reason is fresh homemade strawberry jam lasts about two seconds in my house before it's consumed so there's no need to let the jam sit in a hot water bath.
But if that's your jam (see what I did there?) simply:
Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill it halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars 2 inches apart into the boiling water using a holder. Pour in more boiling water to cover jars by at least 1 inch. Bring to a rolling boil, cover, and process for 10 minutes. Remove the jars from the stockpot and let rest several inches apart, for 12 to 24 hours. Store in a cool, dark area.
Can you make strawberry jam without pectin?
- Yes! We do not use pectin in this recipe, but instead use fresh lemon use. The lemon juice replaces the pectin and it's something most home cooks have in their kitchens!
Does homemade strawberry jam need to be refrigerated?
- Yes! Refrigerate your homemade strawberry jam right away. It helps it last longer and it helps to maintain the jam's firmness making thick jam. Homemade strawberry jam that's nice and thick is perfect for adding to English muffins or topping vanilla ice cream.
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Homemade Strawberry Jam With No Pectin | Small Batch
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Ingredients
- 2 pounds organic strawberries
- 3 cups white sugar
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- Zest of one lemon
Instructions
- Prep Step: Place a small plate in the freezer. Will use this later in the recipe.
- Place the strawberries on a cutting board with the top facing down and use a paring knife to cut thin slices from one side of the strawberry to the other. You can also cut the strawberries into fours.
- In a large mixing bowl, mash the strawberries using a potato masher until they become crushed strawberries.
- Add the freshly squeezed lemon juice to the mashed strawberries
- Add the white cane sugar lemon zest, and lemon juice mixture to the mashed strawberries and mix well until combined.
- Transfer the strawberry mixture to a large saucepan or stockpot and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Increase heat to high, and bring the mixture to a full rolling boil. Continue to boil, stirring often, until the mixture reaches 220 degrees F (105 degrees C).
- Use a candy thermometer to check doneness. If the homemade strawberry jam reaches 220 degrees F (105 degrees C) then it's ready. Let it continue to simmer for 10 minutes.
- Check doneness of homemade strawbery jam after 10 to 15 minutes by dropping a small spoonful of jam onto a frozen plate. Let sit for 1 to 2 minutes; if the jam appears to gel, it is ready. Continue cooking if jam appears thin and runny.
- Transfer homemade strawberry jam into hot sterile jars, filling to within ¼ inch of the top. Top with lids and screw rings on tightly. (See Pro Tip card below for stealizing Jam Jars) Place your Strawberry Jam in the fridge for up to a week or enjoy right away!
Liz
I bought way too many strawberries at the farmers' market and was so glad to find your recipe to use up the leftovers. The jam was super easy to make and the whole family LOVED it!!!
Genevieve
That's so great to hear, Liz! I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Gloria
I love homemade jams. My mom did a lot of canning. We had a cold room full of preserves and pickles. Strawberry was always my favourite.
Genevieve
Woah that's so cool! I want to learn how to do canning. We have olives trees on our property and I really want to learn how to can them!
Amy Liu Dong
Oh my, this is such a great-looking jam and my favorite flavor, Strawberry. Looks incredibly delicious and very enticing! Totally love this.
Genevieve
Thanks, Amy! I hope you. enjoy it!
Jacqueline.
I made this lovely jam with strawberries from my garden. It was super good and like for you it didn't last long ( I gave a couple of jars to family) so no need to sterilize the jars!
Genevieve
That's wonderful to hear Jacqueline! I'm so glad you and your family enjoyed it!
Claudia
Absolutely loved making this homemade strawberry jam! The small batch was perfect, and no pectin needed! 🍓
Andrea
This jam was so easy to make and turned out perfectly thick and flavorful without any pectin—my husband couldn’t stop raving about how fresh and bright it tasted on his morning toast.
Juyali
This strawberry jam was incredibly easy to make and tasted so fresh and vibrant!