Fresh Strawberry Jam Recipe

Fresh Strawberry Jam Recipe

We are officially in berry season and strawberries are at their very best in stores and markets.  I truly miss being in France this time of year, selecting the first fragrant berries of the season, to be used in our desserts, in our French market class. As I reflect on these amazing memories, made with many of you, I am working with berries in my own kitchen this season!

I could not resist the temptation to turn what was left in 2 large strawberry clamshells into luscious fresh strawberry jam.  The flavor is outstanding and preparing it is very simple.

Start by chopping berries into very small pieces, I had about 4 cups.

Add the sugar, about 1 cup.

Last, I added the juice and zest of a huge lemon! Turn the burner on to medium heat and cook, stirring often.  Berries will put off a lot of liquid, continue to cook until mixture has reduced and it is getting thick. 

I like to store my jam in a glass jar. 

Fresh Strawberry jam served with French bread and butter is a breakfast that takes me right back to France, if only for a moment!

Fresh Strawberry Jam Recipe

4 cups finely chopped strawberries

1 cup sugar

1 large lemon

Place berries with sugar and the juice and zest from the lemon into a heavy bottomed pot over medium heat.  Cook stirring often until mixture has reduced almost in half and has thickened.  Store jam in a clean jar for up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator. 

Pro Tips:

If you can’t eat this much jam in 2 weeks, freeze a portion to be enjoyed at a later time.

Berries will get sweeter as the season progresses, cut back on the sugar to taste.

I hope you will enjoy my simple fresh Strawberry Jam recipe during berry season and remember to stop and take the time to enjoy their fragrant nature.

XOXO
Lorie