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    Home » Courses » Jams,Dips and Chutneys

    Easy strawberry jam without pectin

    Aug 25, 2022 · Leave a Comment

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    Homemade strawberry jam is simply yummy. It has no added preservatives or additives. It is a great way to use soft berries which go waste otherwise. Unlike market based jams, you can control the sugar in this recipe. Add as per your choice as berries themselves are quite sweet when in season. The below recipe is an easy strawberry jam without pectin.

    Juicy, summery and delicious strawberry is also known as, ‘queen of fruits’. Everyone loves them for their sweet yet tart taste. One of the most beautiful things about strawberries is that it is so versatile. You can have it fresh, cook it or have it frozen. It can be used to give a twist to any of the recipes. It is full of natural sweetness. Homemade strawberry jam or preserve is a great way of having strawberries when they are in plenty and can be eaten with any bread or flatbread.

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    Strawberrry jam recipe without pectin

    Benefits of strawberries

    • Great for teeth.
    • Improves vitamin C and immunity.
    • Power packed with anti-oxidants.
    • Protects the heart.
    • Sodium-free, fat-free and low calories.
    • They are a great source of anti-oxidants.

    How to select the best strawberries?

    Berries have a very short shelf life, even in the refrigerator. The best place to buy strawberries is a strawberry farm, where you can get/pluck them fresh. You may also get from the local farmers' market. One must look for berries that are dark red in colour, avoiding the orange undertones. Sometimes you can also choose a good basket of berries by giving it a sniff. Sweet, ripe strawberries are going to have a great berry scent to them and you can store them in refrigerator for 2-3 days.

    It is a great way to use berries when they are peak season. It means they are way cheaper and go waste sooner.Buying them in bulk helps you fight food waste at your own level. Use the preserve to make other stuff. Other uses are strawberry ice cream, milkshake, fro-yo, cake and crush,

    Ingredients

    • Fresh berries
    • sugar
    • Apple cider vinegar

    Equipment

    • Steel frying pan/Sauce pan

    How to make homemade strawberry jam?

    • Wash the strawberries take the green top off.Cut the strawberries in slices.
    strawberry jam recipe easy step 1
    • Add the sugar to the strawberries.
    strawberry jam recipe easy step 2
    • Optionally add the apple cider to the strawberry and sugar mix.
    strawberry jam recipe easy step 3
    • Leave it aside for 4 hours/overnight at room temperature.
    strawberry jam recipe easy step 4
    • Take a clean pan and start heating the jam mix at low flame
    strawberry jam recipe easy step 5
    • Stir it slowly until the water has dried up .
    strawberry jam recipe easy step 6
    • Let it cool off and transfer to an air tight container.
    strawberry jam recipe easy step 7
    • You can store this in the refrigerator for 2 weeks.
    the best strawberry jam recipe ever
    • Use a clean spoon every time you want to use it.

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    Homemade strawberrry jam recipe

    Homemade Strawberry preserve is an excellent way to use over-ripe strawberries.
    Prep Time15 mins
    Cook Time20 mins
    resting time4 hrs
    Total Time4 hrs 35 mins
    Course: dips & chutney, Jams
    Cuisine: English
    Keyword: Homemade Strawberry Jam, strawberry chutney recipe, strawberry preserve
    Servings: 8
    Author: bhavana bhatia

    Equipment

    • saucepan

    Ingredients

    • 3 cups Fresh strawberries 500gms, sliced
    • ½ cup raw sugar or any other sugar
    • 2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar optional

    Instructions

    • Wash the strawberries take the green top off.Cut the strawberries in slices.
    • Add the sugar to the mix,optionally add the apple cider vinegar,cover the bowl
    • Leave it aside for 4 hours/overnight at room temperature.
    • Take a clean pan and start heating the jam mix at low flame .
    • Stir it slowly until the water has dried up .
    • Let it cool off and transfer to an air tight container.
    • You can store this in the refrigerator for 2 weeks.
    • Use a clean spoon every time you want to use it.

    Notes

    you may use any berries with the same method.

    Variations

    You may use stevia instead of coconut sugar if you like. Easy jam variations can be made using any other berry too.

    how long does homemade strawberry jam last?

    Always store it in an air tight glass jar in a refrigerator. This is a low-sugar strawberry jam and no pectin hence needs to be refrigerated. It lasts 2 weeks in a refrigerator.

    Looking for more strawberry recipes?

    • Strawberry ice-cream
    • berry crush
    • eggless jam drops/Strawberry jim jam biscuits

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