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!
Servings 24
Calories 55kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh strawberries
- 1 1/2 cup white sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- ½ teaspoons lemon zest optional
Instructions
- Wash and slice 1 pound fresh strawberries, removing the hulls and green tops.
- Add them to a saucepan, and mix t1 1/2 cup white sugar in well.
- Stir continually over medium heat, and bring the strawberries to boil.
- Once boiling, add 2 tablespoons lemon juice and ½ teaspoons lemon zest (if using).
- Boil for about 15 minutes, or until the jam reaches 220°F.
- Stir often, to make sure the jam doesn’t burn.
- Pour into a jar and allow to cool.
- Cover and refrigerate.
- Use within about 2 weeks (if it lasts that long).
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Nutrition
Calories: 55kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 29mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 5IU | Vitamin C: 11.6mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.1mg
