Ingredients for Strawberry Vanilla Jam
- 4 cups fresh strawberries
- 4 cups granulated sugar
- Bottled Lemon Juice
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- Vanilla Beans
- 1/2 teaspoon (optional) unsalted butter
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How to Make Strawberry Vanilla Jam
- Gently crush 4 cups of fresh strawberries in a large stockpot using a potato masher. Release some of their juices without completely pureeing them.
- Simmer the crushed strawberries over medium-low heat for 10 minutes, allowing them to soften and release more of their natural juices.
- Add 1/2 cup bottled lemon juice, 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract, the seeds scraped from 1 vanilla bean (or 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste), 1/2 teaspoon (optional) unsalted butter, and 4 cups granulated sugar. Stir well until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- Increase the heat to medium-high and bring the mixture to a rolling boil. Boil hard for 20 minutes, stirring frequently, until the jam thickens and reduces slightly.
- (Optional) Perform a wrinkle test or plate test to check for setting point. A small amount of jam placed on a chilled plate should wrinkle slightly when pushed with a finger.
- Remove from heat and stir constantly for 3 minutes to evenly distribute the fruit and prevent it from separating. This step is crucial for a smooth, visually appealing jam.
- Ladle the hot jam into sterilized half-pint jars, leaving 1/4-inch headspace at the top of each jar.
- Process the filled jars in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes (adjust processing time according to your altitude). Ensure jars are completely submerged in boiling water.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
0 g
Sugar
837g
Fat
1g
Carbs
71g
