This 3-ingredient homemade strawberry jam is an absolute game-changer in that I no longer head to the store when I need some jam for my toast; I just make some instead! Don’t let the simplicity of this recipe fool you though, it’s just as tasty (if not more so) than store-bought varieties.
For more good homemade refrigerator and freezer jam recipes, also try this blueberry jam, this peach jam, our incredibly popular 2-ingredient raspberry jam and this homemade tomato jam (it has so many uses!).
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How to Make Homemade Strawberry Jam
Here’s everything that you’ll need to know in order to make your own yummy strawberry jam with only 3 ingredients:
- Combine the ingredients. Add the hulled and sliced fresh strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice to a heavy-bottomed pot.
- Stir. Stir the mixture over low heat until the sugar has dissolved.
- Mash. Use a potato masher to mash the strawberries.
- Boil. Increase the heat to medium high, and bring to a boil, while continuing to stir constantly. Allow the jam to boil for 10 minutes, or until the jam has thickened to your liking.
- Seal. Ladle the jam into sterilized jars and seal immediately.
- Store. Store the jam until ready to use.
How to Store Homemade Strawberry Jam
The best way to store homemade strawberry jam like this that hasn’t been canned is in the refrigerator or freezer. Either place in jars and refrigerate, or place it in a freezer ziplock bag and pop in in the freezer.
How Long Does Homemade Jam Last?
Due to the fact that the strawberries are cooked with sugar and lemon juice to reduce the moisture content in your jam, you can reasonably expect this homemade jam recipe to keep for 1 month in the fridge, and 12 months in the freezer.
(Also try: Strawberry Banana Breakfast Smoothie)
3-Ingredient Strawberry Jam
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 pounds fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 4 cups sugar
- ¼ cup lemon juice
Instructions
- Add the strawberries, sugar and lemon juice to a heavy-bottomed pot.
- Stir over low heat until the sugar is dissolved.
- Use a potato masher to mash the strawberries.
- Increase the heat to medium high, and bring to a boil, while stirring.
- Boil for 10 minutes, stirring constantly or until the jam is thickened.
- Ladler into sterilized jars and place directly in the fridge or in a freezer-safe ziplock bag in the freezer.
Could I also make other fruit jams this way?
Definitely Sue! A lot of fruit jam recipes would work with the same method :)
Sounds so easy . No pectin . Does it really set ?
Yep, it sets great!
Do you had a recipe for pear preserves?
Sorry Benita! We don’t yet. I will definitely add that to the list of recipes we need though :)
I love your recipe! I have tried it with so many different fruits (Blackberry, plum, and Raspberry) it always turns out amazing!
Thank you for sharing yrecipe