Strawberry jam in a jar

Cookinero 25 January 2023

Strawberry jam in a jar is an indispensable "catch" of every right summer resident: our people sincerely love this berry and willingly grow it on their plots. Why is she good? The fact that it is wonderfully tasty both fresh and canned: compotes, jams and jams from it never gather dust on the shelves and are eaten first! By the way, preparations in thick syrup are ideal for filling pies, especially lush yeast pies with a “lattice”. Yes, and just open a jar of strawberry jam in winter, put a couple of spoons in a saucer or rosette and eat it with good tea - a separate, incomparable pleasure. We decided to add natural vanilla seeds to this delicacy, which harmoniously combines with berries, emphasizing their bright taste, but not drowning it out. Try it!

How to cook Strawberry jam in a jar

Step 1

Strawberry jam in a jar

Make syrup for strawberry jam. Pour sugar into a saucepan and cover with water. Put the container on the fire and, stirring, bring to a boil over high heat.

Step 2

Strawberry jam in a jar

Cut the vanilla pod in half lengthwise with a sharp knife and scrape the seeds directly into the pan with the jam syrup. Cook over low heat for 10 minutes.

Step 3

Strawberry jam in a jar

Wash strawberries and pat dry on a paper towel. Clean, removing stems and twigs. Cut large berries into halves or quarters.

Step 4

Strawberry jam in a jar

Carefully lower the prepared strawberries into a saucepan with boiling syrup. Bring to a boil again. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 3 minutes, skimming off foam. Let cool.

Step 5

Strawberry jam in a jar

Put the strawberry jam back on the fire, bring to a boil and cook for 3 minutes. Let cool. Repeat this 2-3 more times until the syrup thickens.

Step 6

Spread the finished jam in a cooled form in dry sterilized jars and close with plastic lids (you can not roll it up). Store in a dry and dark cool place.

Strawberry jam in a jar - FAQ About Ingredients, Baking Time and Storage

Yes, you can use frozen strawberries, but thaw and drain them first to avoid excess water, which may affect the jam's consistency.
When stored in a sterilized jar with a tight lid, homemade strawberry jam can last up to 3 weeks in the fridge.
Yes, but sugar acts as a preservative. Reducing it may shorten shelf life. Consider using pectin to help thicken if using less sugar.
You can substitute 1 tsp of vanilla extract for the vanilla pod, adding it at the end of cooking to preserve flavor.
Yes, if properly canned using sterilized jars and airtight seals, this jam can last up to a year in a cool, dark place.
Yes, omitting water will result in a thicker jam, but monitor closely to prevent burning as strawberries release their own juices.
Use it as a topping for yogurt, swirl into oatmeal, as a filling for pastries, or glaze for meats like chicken or pork.
Yes, but cook in a larger pot to prevent overflow and adjust cooking time slightly as more volume may take longer to thicken.
Perform a spoon test: if the jam coats the back of a spoon and doesn’t run off quickly, it’s ready. Alternatively, it should sheet off a cold spoon.

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