Description
Pioneer woman strawberry jam celebrates summer’s sweetest harvest with fresh berries and classic home-cooking techniques. Simple ingredients and careful preparation deliver a rich, homemade spread perfect for morning toast and family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package powdered fruit pectin (1.75 oz / 49 g)
- 4 tbsps fresh lemon juice, strained
- 5 cups hulled and mashed strawberries (measure after mashing)
- 7 cups granulated sugar
Instructions
- Preparation: Sanitize glass preserving jars by immersing in a large water bath canner, maintaining a gentle simmer. Warm metal lid components in a separate saucepan, keeping hot but not boiling.
- Jam Creation: Crush ripe strawberries and combine with lemon juice and pectin in a cooking vessel. Bring to an aggressive, continuous boil. Add sugar swiftly, returning to a vigorous rolling boil for exactly 1 minute and 15 seconds. Remove any foam with a metallic spoon.
- Jarring Process: Remove sanitized jars from simmering water, allowing excess liquid to drain. Use a wide funnel to transfer molten jam, maintaining 6 millimeters of headspace. Eliminate air pockets with a pristine blade or slender spatula. Clean jar rims with a damp cloth. Position pre-warmed lids and secure screw bands with minimal pressure.
- Water Bath Processing: Carefully lower filled jars into rapidly boiling water, ensuring complete submersion. Cover pot and maintain full boil for 10-12 minutes, adjusting for elevation. Turn off heat and let jars rest in hot water for 5 additional minutes.
- Cooling and Storage: Remove jars vertically using specialized lifting tongs. Place on an absorbent towel in a sheltered area for 24 hours. Check seal integrity by gently pressing lid center. Store sealed preserves in a cool, dark location with consistent temperature.
Notes
- Sanitize Smartly: Thoroughly clean glass jars and lids in hot water to prevent bacterial contamination and ensure jam’s long-term preservation.
- Boil with Precision: Maintain an aggressive, continuous boil exactly 1 minute and 15 seconds to activate pectin and achieve optimal jam consistency.
- Seal Securely: Wipe jar rims meticulously and use minimal pressure when securing lids to guarantee proper sealing and prevent potential spoilage.
- Store Strategically: Keep sealed jam in a cool, dark location with consistent temperature, and check lid seal by gently pressing the center to confirm preservation success.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 126
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 0 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 0.3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg