3 Ingredient Strawberry Jam (no pectin)

**3 Ingredient Strawberry Jam (no pectin)**

This basic **3-Ingredient Strawberry Jam** is all you’ll ever need. It’s sweet like syrup, full of strawberry chunks, and just delicious!

You’ll absolutely enjoy it alongside our perfect buttermilk biscuits or even on top of a classic New York Style Cheesecake.

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**Recipe Details**

Homemade jam is incredibly tasty because it’s usually made when the fruit is at its sweetest during the season. This 3-ingredient Strawberry Jam recipe is bound to become a family favorite due to its simplicity and delectable flavors.

– **TASTE**: This Strawberry Jam is perfectly sweet with a touch of citrusy tartness.
– **TEXTURE**: It’s thick and syrupy with delightful strawberry chunks throughout.
– **TIME**: It takes 50 minutes to make.
– **EASE**: With just 3 ingredients, this recipe is super simple. You’ll be amazed at how easy it is to create your own homemade jam.

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**What You’ll Need**

Fresh strawberries are best for this recipe. You can opt for organic if available.

– **Strawberries**: Fresh strawberries are best here. You can use organic, if you have it.
– **Lemon juice**: This adds a bit of tartness and acidity needed for the jam to set.
– **Sugar**: Sugar not only sweetens the jam but also helps preserve the fruit. Insufficient sugar can cause the jam to spoil faster.

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**Add-ins and Substitutions**

– **Substitute honey for sugar**: You can replace the 1 cup of sugar with 1/2 cup of honey.
– **Add pectin**: If you prefer to use pectin, you can incorporate it into the ingredients and shorten the cooking time as pectin thickens faster.
– **Substitute other fruits**: This 3-ingredient jam can be made with raspberries, blueberries, peaches, plums, cherries, pineapples, and more.
– **Use frozen strawberries**: If only frozen strawberries are available, thaw them under warm running water before cutting and cooking, and extend the cooking time by 5 minutes due to increased water release.

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**How to Make 3-Ingredient Strawberry Jam**

– **Combine the ingredients**: Cut the strawberries into quarters and add them to a pan with sugar and lemon juice.
– **Boil and simmer to thicken**: Cook over medium-high heat until it boils, then reduce to low and simmer for about 30 minutes. Increase heat, let it boil, then reduce and simmer for another 10 minutes.

*Pro Tip:* Weigh your strawberries using a kitchen scale before adding them to the pan for accuracy.

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This is a brief overview of the article.**How long does it take for strawberry jam to thicken?**

Depending on if you added fruit pectin or not, it can range from 15 minutes to 50 minutes for the jam to thicken.

**Serving Suggestions**

This Strawberry Jam is simply delicious and perfect for adding to your favorite things. Make sandwiches, add it to breakfast, or top desserts for an amazing meal.

– **Breads**: Serve it over these Buttermilk Biscuits, Brioche French Toast, Cottage Cheese Pancakes, or Rustic Bread Recipe (overnight).
– **Cakes**: Add some Strawberry Jam to a slice of New York Style Cheesecake, Berry Chantilly Cake, Chocolate Mousse Cake, or Strawberry Bundt Cake.
– **Sandwiches**: Enjoy it between slices of Buttery Brioche Bread or Sourdough Bread with your favorite nut butter.
– **Breakfast**: Serve this homemade jam over oatmeal, in a Mandarin Banana Smoothie, or in an Acai Bowl.

**Make This Recipe in Advance**

– **Make ahead**: Because this jam stores so well, you can make it weeks in advance of when you plan to use it. Just keep it in an airtight container so it stays fresh.
– **Storing**: Store this Strawberry Jam in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 months.
– **Freeze**: You can freeze homemade strawberry jam in an airtight container for up to 2 years! After that, the taste will begin to change, and it won’t be as delicious.

**More Tasty Toppings!**

– Raspberry Sauce Recipe
– Chantilly Cream Recipe
– Bread Pudding Sauce
– Simple Cherry Pie Filling

**Full Recipe Instructions**

**3 Ingredient Strawberry Jam (no pectin)**
This simple strawberry jam recipe is so perfect for summertime. It’s succulent strawberry flavor pairs well with just about anything!Course: condiments, jam, jellyCuisine: AmericanDiet: Gluten FreePrep Time: 10 minutes minutesCook Time: 40 minutes minutesTotal Time: 50 minutes minutesServings: 12Calories: 89kcalAuthor: Dina

Ingredients

• ▢ 2 lb fresh strawberries
• ▢ 1 cup granulated sugar
• ▢ 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions

• Cut 2 pounds (use a scale) of strawberries into quarters and put them into a saucepan. Then add 1 cup of granulated sugar and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice.
• Cook on medium heat-high until it boils. Then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 30 minutes. Then turn up the heat, let it boil, then reduce and simmer for 10 minutes.

Notes

• Use fresh fruit- Opt for fresh strawberries and lemon juice for the best flavors. Frozen or concentrated alternatives can impact taste and texture.
• Cut the strawberries into quarters- Cutting the strawberries into smaller pieces helps cook off excess water, aiding in quicker jam thickening.
• Check the temperature with a thermometer- Verify the jam reaches 220 degrees Fahrenheit during boiling for proper setting.
• Refrigerate if runny- If the jam turns out too thin, refrigerate it overnight, allowing it to thicken as it cools completely.
• Storage in the fridge: If kept in the fridge, homemade jam can last up to 3 months. Always store in an airtight container.
• Freezing Instructions: You can freeze homemade strawberry jam for up to 2 years. Beyond that, the taste may deteriorate.

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