Learn how to make the best homemade strawberry jam for canning with this easy-to-follow recipe. Capture the fresh flavors of summer in a jar!
Author:admin1
Prep Time:30 minutes
Cook Time:30 minutes
Total Time:1 hour
Yield:Approximately 8 half-pint jars 1x
Category:Preserves
Method:Canning
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
5 cups Crushed Fresh Strawberries (you’ll need approx. 8 cups Fresh Strawberries or approx. 4 sixteen oz. containers)
7 cups Granulated (White) Sugar
1 packet Original Sure-Jell Premium Fruit Pectin Powder (1.75 oz.)
2 tbsp Lemon Juice
1/2 tsp. Butter
Instructions
Prepare Jars: Wash jars, lids, and bands in hot soapy water, dry completely, and set bands aside.
Simmer Lids: Simmer lids in warm water in saucepan until ready to place them on jars.
Keep Jars Warm: Keep jars warm by simmering in hot water until ready to use. Do not boil.
Prepare Canner: Fill a 20-quart stock pot or water bath canner with hot water and place on the stove over medium-high heat.
Crush Strawberries: Crush strawberries in a large mixing bowl until smooth.
Cook Jam: Transfer crushed strawberries to a pot, add pectin, lemon juice, and butter. Bring to a rolling boil.
Add Sugar: Add sugar and boil for 1 minute, skimming off foam.
Fill Jars: Ladle jam into jars, leaving headspace. Wipe rims and seal with lids.
Process Jars: Place jars in a canner, ensuring they are covered with water. Boil for the specified time based on altitude.
Finish: Remove jars, let cool, check seals, and store in a cool, dry place.
Notes
For answers to Frequently Asked Questions or tips for common substitutions and variations, please refer to the detailed information above this recipe card.
Nutrition
Serving Size:1 tbsp
Calories:50
Sugar:10g
Sodium:0mg
Fat:0g
Saturated Fat:0g
Unsaturated Fat:0g
Trans Fat:0g
Carbohydrates:13g
Fiber:1g
Protein:0g
Cholesterol:0mg
Keywords: Strawberry Jam, Canning, Preserves, Homemade Jam