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Strawberry Jam Like From Grandma's Kitchen: The Secret to Perfect Taste Lies in This Step
The aroma of homemade strawberry jam brings many back to childhood and days when the kitchen filled with the sweet scent of slowly cooking fruit. Although it seems simple, real jam requires a good balance of ingredients, careful cooking, and a few small tricks to make it thick, shiny, and full of flavor.
TL;DR
- Use 2 kg ripe strawberries, 1 kg sugar, and juice of 1 lemon for the jam.
- Let strawberries sit with sugar for at least 2 hours, or overnight in the fridge, to release juice.
- Cook over medium heat, skimming foam, and add lemon juice during the 45-60 minute cooking time.
- Test for doneness by placing a spoonful on a cold plate; it should not spread.
- Fill hot, sterilized jars, seal immediately, invert for 5 minutes, then cool completely.
- Tips for perfect jam include using ripe but firm strawberries, a wide-bottomed pot, and avoiding high heat.
- Optional: use an immersion blender for a smoother texture and vanilla sugar for added aroma.