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Easy Strawberry Jam (Without Pectin)

This easy Strawberry Jam is so delicious and doesn't use pectin! It is naturally vegan and gluten-free, and perfect for your morning toast!
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Course: Sauce
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 25 servings
Calories: 75kcal
Author: Emily

Equipment

  • Medium nonstick pot
  • Knife

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs Fresh Strawberries
  • 2 cups White Sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon zest
  • 1 Lemon Juiced
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water

Instructions

  • Wash strawberries and remove the stems.
  • Slice strawberries into quarters or smaller.
  • Zest and juice lemon, measure sugar and cornstarch.
  • In a medium non-stick pot, add strawberries and sugar over medium heat.
  • Stir gently until sugar begins to dissolve.
  • Add lemon juice and zest.
  • Gently mash strawberries with the back of a spoon as they cook down.
  • Continue to simmer until sugar is bubbling slightly.
  • In another vessel, whisk together 1 tablespoon of water with 1 tablespoon cornstarch until no clumps remain.
  • Pour the cornstarch slurry into the strawberries and stir to combine. Bring back to a gentle simmer.
  • Once the strawberries have thickened with the cornstarch, turn off the heat.
  • Transfer jam to a container and allow to cool at room temperature for at least 30 minutes before refrigerating.
  • Once cooled and thickened, spread and enjoy!

Notes

  • If you want an even thicker jam, add more sugar OR double the cornstarch slurry!
  • Frozen strawberries should work just fine if necessary.
  • Store in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 weeks, or freeze for longer.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 tbsp | Calories: 75kcal | Carbohydrates: 19.1g | Sodium: 0.2mg | Potassium: 3.6mg | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin C: 36mg | Calcium: 0.2mg | Iron: 0.2mg
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