This homemade strawberry jam recipe is a classic, filled with fresh strawberries, sugar, and a splash of lemon juice. It's perfect for spreading on toast, using in desserts, or giving as a gift.
Ingredients
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4 cups fresh strawberries
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2 cups sugar
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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- short description
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Wash and hull the strawberries.
Crush the strawberries.
Add sugar and lemon juice.
Boil and simmer.
Pour into jars and seal.
- detailed description
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First, wash the strawberries and remove the stems.
Using a potato masher, crush the strawberries in a large bowl.
Stir in sugar and lemon juice, and let it sit for 10 minutes.
Transfer the mixture to a saucepan and bring to a boil. Let it simmer for 10 minutes.
Pour the jam into sterilized jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace. Seal the jars and process in a water bath for 10 minutes.
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