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No Cook Strawberry Jam Recipe

Dive into the vibrant flavors of summer with this incredibly easy No-Cook Strawberry Jam! This recipe, adapted from the classic Karo Sweet and Simple cookbook (1992), delivers a bright, fruity jam that tastes fresher than traditionally cooked jams. Perfect for busy cooks, this recipe requires no heat processing, preserving the natural color and delicious taste of the strawberries. Using firm, ripe strawberries, and a touch of lemon juice, you'll create a delightful spread in minutes. This no-cook method works perfectly for a variety of fruits—explore the recipe variations for peach, nectarine, apricot, raspberry, and cherry jams!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 55 mins
Calories 1254.4 kcal
Protein 4g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
No Cook Strawberry Jam

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Ingredients for No Cook Strawberry Jam

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How to Make No Cook Strawberry Jam

  1. Finely chop 3 cups of fresh, ripe strawberries using a blender or food processor.
  2. In a large (4-quart) bowl, combine the chopped strawberries with 2 tablespoons of lemon juice.
  3. Slowly whisk in 1 box (1.75 oz) powdered fruit pectin, stirring vigorously until fully incorporated.
  4. Set aside for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent settling.
  5. Add 1 1/2 cups of light corn syrup.
  6. Stir until the corn syrup is completely blended with the strawberries and pectin.
  7. Gradually add 4 cups of granulated sugar, stirring constantly until completely dissolved.
  8. Ladle the jam into pint-sized freezer jars or containers, leaving 1/2 inch headspace at the top.
  9. Cover the jars tightly.
  10. Refrigerate the jam for at least 2-3 weeks to allow the flavors to meld. Enjoy! Freeze for up to 1 year.
  11. **Variations:**
  12. **Peach or Nectarine Jam:** Omit strawberries. Use 3 cups of finely chopped peeled and pitted ripe peaches or nectarines. Follow steps 3-10.
  13. **Apricot Jam:** Omit strawberries. Use 3 cups of finely chopped peeled and pitted ripe apricots. Follow steps 3-10.
  14. **Apricot Raspberry Jam:** Use 2 cups of finely chopped peeled and pitted ripe apricots and 1 cup of fully crushed ripe raspberries. Follow steps 3-10.
  15. **Sweet Cherry Jam:** Omit strawberries. Use 3 cups of finely chopped pitted ripe sweet cherries. Follow steps 3-10.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

1045g

Fat

0g

Carbs

108g

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