Strawberry Jam - Simply Incredible

This no-canning-needed jam is your gateway to homemade summer magic. Made with ripe strawberries, fresh apple for natural pectin, and bottled lemon juice for the perfect set — it’s everything you want in a spread and nothing you don’t.

No canning, no stress. Just spoon it into jars, refrigerate, and enjoy on toast, yogurt, biscuits, or straight from the jar. Bonus: it's perfect for gifting and stays fresh in the fridge for up to two months!

Ingredients

* 1.35 kg fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped (about 10 cups)

* 600 g granulated sugar (3 cups)

* 1 large Granny Smith apple, peeled and grated (about 150 g or 1¼ cups)

* 2 tablespoons bottled lemon juice[or fresh if you are NOT canning]

Summer in a jar

Method

1. Smash it up

Pop your strawberries into a large pot and give them a good mash with a potato masher until they’re mostly broken down and juicy.

2. Stir in the sweetness

Add the sugar, shredded apple, and lemon juice. Stir it all together like summer in a pot.

3. Let it bubble

Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring gently to dissolve the sugar. Keep it bubbling — you want a bold, slightly angry simmer.

4. Wait for the magic temp

Boil until it thickens and hits 217–220°F (103–104°C) on a thermometer — usually around 20 to 25 minutes. Skim off any foam if needed.

5. Test the jam

Drop a bit on a chilled plate. Pop back in the freezer for 1 - 2 minutes. Give it a gentle nudge — if it wrinkles, it’s jammin’. If not, and runny, keep boiling for another few minutes and test again.

6. Cool and jar

Let it cool slightly, then spoon into clean jars or containers. Seal, refrigerate, and enjoy.

 

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