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15 Minute Strawberry Jam

May 16, 2013 by Robin 3 Comments

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Refrigerator Strawberry Jam – A simple approach for preserving strawberries so that they can be enjoyed for weeks to come. 

Refrigerator Strawberry Jam - A simple approach for preserving strawberries so that they can be enjoyed for weeks to come.It’s strawberry season! This is one of my favorite crop seasons, it brings back a ton of memories from when I was a kid. We were lucky enough to live on a ranch where we had a huge area just for strawberries. Because we had access to so many strawberries one of the first things that I learned in the kitchen was how to make strawberry jam.

Last week, as part of my diet, I purchased a few pounds of strawberries. Unfortunately, I didn’t follow my diet like I should have and ended up with a lot of left overs. I never like seeing things go to waste, so before they went bad I decided to use one of my grandmothers quick preserve methods to save them.

Strawberry Refrigerator Jam

Refrigerator Strawberry Jam - A simple approach for preserving strawberries so that they can be enjoyed for weeks to come.Rinse the strawberries. Strawberries are a lot like a sponge and will soak up water. The trick to cleaning them is to leave the caps on, give them a quick rinse in cold water and pat them dry. Do not rinse and store strawberries ahead of time, they will go bad quickly.

Refrigerator Strawberry Jam - A simple approach for preserving strawberries so that they can be enjoyed for weeks to come.Remove caps, trim off any bruised or discolored parts and cut in half.

Refrigerator Strawberry Jam - A simple approach for preserving strawberries so that they can be enjoyed for weeks to come.In a bowl, mash the strawberries using a pastry blender or potato masher.

Refrigerator Strawberry Jam - A simple approach for preserving strawberries so that they can be enjoyed for weeks to come.Add the strawberries to a large skillet along with the sugar, pectin and lemon juice.

TIP: If you don’t like big chucks of berries in your jam you can use your pastry blender on the berries while they are cooking to break them down more.

Refrigerator Strawberry Jam - A simple approach for preserving strawberries so that they can be enjoyed for weeks to come.Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat stirring occasionally. Once the mixture comes to a boil continue to boil for an additional 5 minutes until it begins to thicken. If you want the jam to be a richer color of red you can add a little red food coloring.

Transfer the mixture to a bowl to cool. Once the mixture is cool enough to handle, pour into glass jars and keep refrigerated until ready to use.

Everyone loves strawberry jam. If you have a lot think about giving it out as a gift. You can dress it up by putting some pretty fabric between the lid and the ring and tying a bow around the ring.

15 Minute Strawberry Jam
 
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Prep time
5 mins
Cook time
10 mins
Total time
15 mins
 
A simple approach for preserving strawberries so that they can be enjoyed for weeks to come.
Author: Robin | Fluster Buster
Recipe type: Preserves
Ingredients
  • 1 pound strawberries, rinsed
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons fruit pectin
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • red food coloring (optional)
Instructions
  1. Remove strawberry caps, bruises and discolored parts, cut in half.
  2. In a medium bowl, mash strawberries with a pastry blender or potato masher.
  3. In a large skillet, add strawberries, sugar, pectin and lemon juice. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
  4. Boil for 5 minutes or until thickened. Add food coloring if you want a richer color of red.
  5. Let cool and pour into air tight containers.
Notes
TIP: If you don't like big chucks of berries in your jam you can use your pastry blender on the berries while they are cooking to break them down more
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Comments

  1. zografia says

    May 16, 2013 at 12:12 pm

    i love strawberries and any version of them, especially jam. i will give this a try, looks easy to make!

    Reply
  2. Mandy Hank says

    May 16, 2013 at 5:23 pm

    This looks so yummy! I love strawberry jam 🙂

    Reply
  3. Wanda Ann Olsen says

    May 17, 2013 at 3:42 am

    Yum, so pretty.
    Wanda Ann @ Memories by the Mile

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