Strawberry Jam without Pectin

Strawberry Jam without Pectin

from recipe52.com
60 min

Nothing beats the goodness of homemade strawberry jam. Making strawberry jam without pectin is so easy that if you will make it once, you will want to make it every year when fresh strawberries are available.

Ingredients

  • 1 kg strawberries (hulled (2.2 pounds= about 1 kg))
  • 1.5 to 2 cups sugar (see notes)
  • 2 tablespoon lemon juice

Directions

  1. 1

    Boil water in a large pot. Immerse your 250 ml jar completely in hot water. Sterilize the jar by boiling for 8 minutes. (You can also use old jam jars.)

  2. 2

    Take strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a thick-bottomed and wide pan or, pot. Mix well and leave it overnight in the refrigerator to macerate.

  3. 3

    Store in the fridge for 2 months or freeze for 6 months. Or follow proper sterilization steps and seal it for canning and follow the water bath procedure for 10 minutes if intending to store in the pantry for 6 months period.