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Traditional Devon Cream Tea Strawberry Jam Strawberry Conserve Recipe

Indulge in the taste of a perfect afternoon tea with this exquisite Traditional Devon Cream Tea Strawberry Conserve! This recipe creates a stunning soft-set strawberry conserve, reminiscent of the delightful cream teas found in Devon and Cornwall. Imagine juicy, whole strawberries suspended in a luscious, strawberry-flavored jammy syrup – the perfect complement to fluffy scones, clotted cream, and a steaming cup of tea. This versatile conserve also elevates steamed puddings to a whole new level of deliciousness. Inspired by both British and French techniques, this jam boasts a delicate texture with visible fruit pieces, making it ideal for toast, scones, or as a delightful dessert topping. Make a batch today and transport yourself to the charming English countryside!

Prep Time 2890 mins
Cook Time 2890 mins
Calories 1271.3 kcal
Protein 4g
Rating 5.0 (11 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Traditional Devon Cream Tea Strawberry Jam Strawberry Conserve

  • 2 lbs (900g) fresh strawberries
  • 1.75 lbs (800g) granulated sugar or 1.5 lbs (680g) preserving sugar
  • Lemon, Juice Of

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How to Make Traditional Devon Cream Tea Strawberry Jam Strawberry Conserve

  1. Gently wash and hull 2 lbs (900g) of fresh strawberries.
  2. In a large, non-metallic bowl, layer the strawberries with 1.75 lbs (800g) granulated sugar (or 1.5 lbs (680g) preserving sugar).
  3. If using granulated sugar, add the juice of 1 large lemon.
  4. Cover the bowl and let it sit at room temperature for 24 hours.
  5. After 24 hours, transfer the strawberry and sugar mixture to a large preserving pan.
  6. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  7. Pour the mixture back into the bowl, cover, and let it sit for another 24 hours.
  8. After another 24 hours, transfer the mixture back to the preserving pan. Bring to a rolling boil and continue to boil until setting point is reached (approximately 10 minutes). Use a setting point test (a small amount of jam placed on a chilled plate should wrinkle when pushed with a finger).
  9. Remove from heat and let cool slightly (about 15 minutes) until the conserve begins to thicken.
  10. Gently stir the conserve once more to evenly distribute the strawberries.
  11. Carefully pour the hot conserve into sterilized jars, leaving a small headspace. Seal immediately.
  12. Makes approximately 3 lbs (1.4 kg) of conserve.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

1266g

Fat

0g

Carbs

108g

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