Italian stawberry jam
This Italian strawberry jam uses a slow-simmer method for a perfect set and intense berry flavor. It requires just a few simple ingredients and relies on natural pectin, sugar, and acid.
- Prep Time: 15min
- Cook Time: 1h
- Total Time: 1h 15min
- Yield: About 3 cups 1x
- Category: breakfast
- Method: simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegan, Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- Optional: tiny pinch of salt or 1 tsp vanilla bean paste
Instructions
- In a large, wide, heavy-bottomed pot, combine strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Stir gently and let macerate at room temperature for 30 minutes to 2 hours.
- Place the pot over medium heat and bring to a gentle simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook uncovered for 45 minutes to 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
- Perform the plate test: chill a small plate in the freezer for 5 minutes, then spoon a bit of hot jam onto it. After 30 seconds, push it with your finger. If it wrinkles, it is done. If not, cook 5-10 minutes more and test again.
- Remove pot from heat. Stir in vanilla, if using. Let jam cool in the pot for 15-20 minutes, then ladle into clean jars. Cool completely before sealing and refrigerating.
Notes
Use a wide pot for better evaporation. Do not skip the plate test for proper set. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks. For a firmer set, do not reduce the sugar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 0
- Fat: 0
- Saturated Fat: 0
- Unsaturated Fat: 0
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 11
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 0.1
- Cholesterol: 0
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