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Small-Batch Strawberry Refrigerator Jam
Melissa Hart

Small-Batch Strawberry Refrigerator Jam

Three ingredients and a wide pan make strawberry jam that tastes like berries instead of candy. This is a refrigerator preserve, not a shelf-stable canning formula, so there is no risky shortcut with sealing jars. Cook to 220°F and stop; every extra minute steals the fresh flavor.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 64

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups hulled strawberries crushed
  • 3 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice

Method
 

  1. Wash four 8-ounce glass jars and lids in hot soapy water, rinse them well, and keep them warm.
  2. Combine the crushed strawberries, sugar and lemon juice in a wide heavy saucepan.
  3. Bring to a full rolling boil over medium-high heat and cook for 18 to 25 minutes, stirring often and skimming foam, until the mixture reaches 220°F.
  4. Remove the pan from the heat and let the bubbles settle for 2 minutes.
  5. Ladle the jam into the warm jars, leaving 1/2 inch of space, cool uncovered for 30 minutes, then cover and refrigerate for up to 3 weeks.