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Strawberry Jam
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5 from 4 votes

3-Ingredient Strawberry Jam

This homemade refrigerator strawberry jam recipe is so yummy! It only needs 3 ingredients and there's no canning required.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Condiment
Cuisine: American
Keyword: jam
Servings: 4 cups
Author: Emma Kelly

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.