Hot diggity jam! Who would of thought mashed up fruit would taste this good? But what makes this particular recipe taste even better is that it’s made with fresh, local strawberries! Made with three simple ingredients, you’ll never look at store-bought jam the same way again. Once and for all, it’s time to ditch the sugar-laden fruit spreads for this mouthwatering jam. Spread it on toast, biscuits, bagels, pancakes and more!
Yields 12 oz
Ingredients
1 lb. fresh organic strawberries, tops cut off
2 cups Florida Crystals Organic Cane Sugar
1/2 medium lemon, squeezed
Directions
1. Cut strawberries into fourths and mash. Pour into medium saucepan.
2. Add sugar and lemon juice. Cook over medium-low heat until sugar fully dissolves.
3. Turn heat to high and bring to a boil. Stir mixture frequently for 10 minutes. Once mixture thickens, remove from heat and dispense equally into sterilized mason jars. Seal to cool.
To learn how to can your jam for a prolonged shelf life, click here.
Chef’s tip: Strawberry tops contain a lot of beneficial nutrients. Instead of tossing them, save the leafy green tops of your strawberries for your compost bin or freeze them for your next smoothie.
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