strawberry jam recipe | fresh strawberry jam | Indian style strawberry jam | quick strawberry jam | home made strawberry jam
by Tarla Dalal

Our strawberry jam recipe is an Indian style strawberry jam. We have only used 3 ingredients in making this sumptuous fresh strawberry jam. All you need to make this strawberry jam is strawberry, sugar and lemon juice.

Lemon juice contains pectin that will naturally help the strawberry jam to set and avoid the growth of bacteria. If you are making a vegan version of home made strawberry jam use maple syrup or honey.

Nothing can match the contentment that a jar of home made strawberry jam gives the family! It is a warm feeling, a sense of homeliness, that comes with the fantabulous taste of the jam itself. Luckily enough, this is a quick strawberry jam to prepare in small batches.

Here we show you how you can make delicious strawberry jam in minutes. Mash the strawberries with a fork to get a special texture. Also, remember to store the fresh strawberry jam in the refrigerator.

fresh strawberry jam is a perfect accompaniment to freshly baked Bread Rolls, Waffles, or Pancakes too.

Learn to make strawberry jam recipe | fresh strawberry jam | Indian style strawberry jam | quick strawberry jam | home made strawberry jam | with detailed step by step recipe photos and video below.

Strawberry Jam, Fresh Strawberry Jam Recipe

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For Strawberry Jam
3/4 cup mashed strawberries
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 tbsp lemon juice

Method
For strawberry jam

To make strawberry jam, combine the strawberries and sugar in a broad non-stick pan, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 5 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
Allow it to cool completely, once cooled, add the lemon juice and mix well.
Serve the strawberry jam immediately or store in an air-tight container in the refrigerator.

Handy tip:

If your strawberry are not ripe enough you can lightly mash them and once cooked mash them again using potato masher.

Nutrient values (Abbrv) per tbsp

Energy	42 cal
Protein	0.1 g
Carbohydrates	10.1 g
Fiber	0.4 g
Fat	0 g
Cholesterol	0 mg
Sodium	0.2 mg

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Strawberry Jam, Fresh Strawberry Jam Recipe with step by step photos

How to make Strawberry Jam

To prepare a strawberry jam at home, wipe the strawberries with a piece of damp kitchen paper. Wiping the strawberries instead of washing them ensures the fruit doesn’t absorb a lot of water – too much water and the jam won’t set easily. Pick strawberries that are red through and through. An underripe strawberry will be white or slightly greenish at the top. They are sour and the jam will require more refined sugar and might still taste a little sour.
Remove the stems and discard them. When strawberries are not in season and you wish to make this jam then make use of frozen strawberries.
Cut strawberries roughly and transfer to a deep bowl. You can also use other types of berries or stone fruit like blueberry, raspberry, apricots, mango, etc to make varieties of jams.
Mash the strawberries using a pestle or grind them coarsely in a mixer jar.
Transfer the mashed strawberries in a broad non-stick pan.

Add sugar. Instead of sugar, you can make use of honey or powdered sugar. For a vegan version, you can use maple syrup to sweeten the strawberry jam. Add more sugar if the fruit you are using is not too sweet, especially ones like raspberries, apples or apricots.
Mix well and cook on a medium flame for 5 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
Switch off the flame and allow it to cool completely.
Once cooled, add the lemon juice. It gives a nice tang to the strawberry jam. Do not skip. If you want it zingier, also add some lemon zest. Lemon juice contains pectin naturally that helps the jam set up and also prevents the growth of bacteria.
Mix well and our strawberry jam | fresh strawberry jam | Indian style strawberry jam | quick strawberry jam | home made strawberry jam | is ready.

Serve strawberry jam without pectin immediately. You can use it to smear on toasted bread slices or prepare.
If not consuming immediately, store the strawberry jam | fresh strawberry jam | Indian style strawberry jam | quick strawberry jam | home made strawberry jam | in an air-tight container in the refrigerator. Jars made from glass and free of any chips or cracks are best for storing jams and marmalades. Not a fan of strawberries? Then try other jam recipes like:

Akila

on 21 Jan 17 11:14 PM

Hi , I tried the recipe . It came out yummy. But after cooking it became like a slightly hard jelly . (I am afraid that I have overheated ) . Is there any remedy to bring back to normal ? Thanks

Tarla Dalal

23 Jan 17 04:47 PM

Hi Akila, yes you have overcooked the jam, go with the exact timings to make it. To rectify it, add little water, mix well till it loosens a bit and cook for 1 minute. Then cool it completely and store.

Sonal Modi

on 21 Feb 16 10:57 AM

Quick to make and yummy! My children first time tasted strawberry jam because I made it myself at home. Thank you very much.

Gandhi Dhwani

on 24 Nov 15 09:12 AM

I am not a huge fan of Jams, but this one i really loved it. It hardly takes any time to make this recipe and the results are marvellous. The jam just had like will taste a little sweet, but when you apple it on bread , you will realise the taste is just perfect.

Big Foodie

on 01 Apr 13 04:29 PM

Easy, tasty and super quick jam to make.