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Homemade small batch strawberry jam in a jar with fresh strawberries
Alyssa

Small Batch Strawberry Jam

This delicious small batch jam is perfect for when you don't need 50 jars - but you DO need a little jam! Homemade is always better, and this recipe is no exception!
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings: 24 jars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 55
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound fresh strawberries
  • 1.5 cup white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon lemon zest (optional)

Method
 

  1. Wash and slice 1 pound fresh strawberries, removing the hulls and green tops.
  2. Add them to a saucepan, and mix 1 1/2 cup white sugar in well.
  3. Stir continually over medium heat, and bring the strawberries to boil.
  4. Once boiling, add 2 tablespoons lemon juice and ½ teaspoons lemon zest (if using).
  5. Boil for about 15 minutes, or until the jam reaches 220°F.
  6. Stir often, to make sure the jam doesn’t burn.
  7. Pour into a jar and allow to cool.
  8. Cover and refrigerate. Use within about 2 weeks (if it lasts that long).

Notes

This jam is great on toast, pancakes, or as a filling for desserts.