Strawberry Jam

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Preparation info
  • Makes

    6 pint

    jars
    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Better From Scratch: Delicious DIY Foods to Start Making at Home (Williams-Sonoma)

By Ivy Manning

Published 2014

  • About

Spread this jam on bread with amaretto almond butter for a delicious PB&J. Try adding ¼ cup (2 fl oz/60 ml) balsamic vinegar during the last 3–4 minutes of cooking the fruit. Be careful not to overcook the jam, or it will taste caramelized.

Ingredients

  • Strawberries, 8 cups (2 lb/1 kg), hulled and halved

Method

In a large nonreactive bowl, gently toss together the strawberries, cherries, and sugar. Cover and let stand at room temperature for 1–2 hours.

Have ready 6 sterilized jars and their lids. Place 2 or 3 small plates in the freezer.

Transfer the fruit mixture to a large nonreactive saucepan and add the lemon juice. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, reduce the heat to medium,