Homemade Strawberry Jam
This strawberry jam is glossy, fragrant and made with ripe berries and just the right amount of sugar. Spread it on buttered toast at breakfast or swirl it into yogurt and cakes. The secret is a slow maceration and a patient simmer.
🛒 Ingredients
1 servings
- 500 g ripe strawberries
- 400 g white sugar
- 1/2 organic lemon (juice and zest)
- 1 pinch of salt
- 1/2 vanilla bean (optional)
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Directions
- 1
Rinse the strawberries briefly, hull them and halve the largest ones.
- 2
In a bowl, toss the strawberries with the sugar, lemon zest and juice. Cover and let macerate in the fridge for at least 2 hours (or overnight).
- 3
Tip everything into a large saucepan and bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring from time to time.
- 4
Skim off the pink foam that rises to the surface regularly to keep the jam beautifully clear.
- 5
After 20 to 25 minutes, test the set: drop a little jam on a cold plate, it should wrinkle slightly. Pour straight into sterilised jars and seal.
💡 Chef's Tip
Choose ripe, fragrant strawberries for a more flavourful jam. For a less sweet result, reduce the sugar to 350 g and add a little more lemon. The jars keep for up to a year in a cool, dark place; once opened, store in the fridge.
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