Ingredients

For the jam:
– 1 kg of strawberries
– 550 g of sugar
– 1 tablespoon of lemon juice

1. Prepare the strawberries:
– Wash and clean the strawberries, removing the stalks.
– Cut the strawberries into pieces if they are large.

2. Cook the jam:
– Place the strawberries and sugar in a large saucepan.
– Cook over low heat until the sugar has completely dissolved.
– Increase the heat and bring to a boil.
– Cook until the jam thickens, stirring occasionally.
– Skim off any foam that forms on the surface.

3. Add the lemon:
– Add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice and mix well.
– Continue cooking for a few minutes.
4. Test the consistency:
– Pour a small amount of jam onto a cold plate to check the consistency.
– If the jam thickens and does not flow, it is ready.

5. Storing the jam:
– Pour the hot jam into sterilized jars.
– Close the jars and let them cool to room temperature.

Enjoy your meal!