Easy Small Batch Strawberry Jam Recipe 30 Minute Homemade Delight
A quick and easy homemade strawberry jam recipe that yields about 2 cups of thick, spreadable jam in just 30 minutes. Perfect for small batches with simple ingredients and a fresh, natural flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: About 2 cups (approximately 8 servings) 1x
- Category: Preserves
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound (450g) fresh strawberries, hulled and roughly chopped
- 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon (15ml) fresh lemon juice
- 1 1/2 teaspoons powdered pectin
- 1/4 cup (60ml) water
Instructions
- Wash and hull about 1 pound (450g) of fresh strawberries. Roughly chop them into halves or quarters.
- In a small bowl, mix 1 1/2 teaspoons powdered pectin with 1/4 cup (60ml) water. Stir until dissolved.
- Pour the chopped strawberries into a medium saucepan. Add 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar and 1 tablespoon (15ml) fresh lemon juice. Stir gently to combine.
- Place the saucepan over medium-high heat and bring the mixture to a full rolling boil, stirring frequently. This usually takes 5 to 7 minutes.
- Quickly stir in the dissolved pectin once boiling. Return to a boil and keep stirring for 1 to 2 minutes until the mixture thickens and becomes glossy.
- Test the jam consistency by dropping a small spoonful onto a cold plate; if it gels and wrinkles when pushed, it is ready. If not, boil for another minute and test again.
- Remove from heat and let the jam cool for a couple of minutes, then spoon it into sterilized jars or containers, leaving some headroom if freezing.
- Allow jars to cool completely at room temperature, then seal and refrigerate. The jam will thicken further as it cools.
Notes
Use fresh, firm strawberries to avoid mushy jam. Stir gently to keep chunks of fruit. Test jam set on a cold plate to avoid overcooking. If jam is too runny after cooling, reheat with a pinch more pectin dissolved in water. Lemon juice is essential for flavor and preservation. This recipe is forgiving but measure sugar carefully to avoid overly sweet or stiff jam.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 15
- Carbohydrates: 17
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 0.2
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