No matter who I recommend this recipe to, everyone is happy and wonders why they haven’t cooked it like this before. The result is a delicious jam with whole berries, a real strawberry taste and aroma.
Secrets of making strawberry jam
Trick #1: How to properly wash strawberries
Strawberries quickly absorb water, so wash them quickly under running water. You can use a colander and rinse in small portions so that the berries do not have time to absorb water.
Trick #2: Jam without water
For jam we use only strawberry juice. Cover the berries with sugar and leave for several hours or overnight. We always add sugar to the strawberries in the evening and start cooking in the morning. A lot of juice is produced.
Trick #3: Perfect cookware
It is best to use a wide and low basin. This allows moisture to evaporate faster and maintain a low cooking temperature. We have a special bowl for strawberry jam that nothing can replace.
Trick #4: Multi-stage cooking
To achieve a beautiful color and preserve the shape of the berries, cook the jam in several batches. After boiling, remove the foam and boil for 1-2 minutes. The more cooking stages, the better. Three approaches are optimal. I once made jam for three days and it was the best jam I have ever made.
Trick #5: Let the jam sit
Let the jam cool between batches. The longer it sits, the better the berries are saturated with syrup, and the syrup becomes thick. If you have a long break, you can put the jam in the refrigerator.
Recipe and ingredients
- Strawberries – 2 kg
- Sugar – 1 kg (a little more if you like sweet jam)
- Quickly rinse the strawberries under running water and pat dry.
- Cover the strawberries with sugar and leave overnight.
- In the morning, place a bowl of strawberries on low heat and bring to a boil.
- Skim off the foam and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Let the jam cool completely.
- Repeat the cooking and cooling process 2-3 times.
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Pour the boiling jam into sterilized jars and seal. Do not cover the jars with a thick towel so that the berries do not overheat and continue to cook.
Here is a simple recipe that I have been following for many years. I recommend everyone to try it and enjoy fragrant strawberry jam all year round!