Strawberry Jam (Small Batch)

This delicious small batch strawberry jam is perfect for when you don’t need 50 jars - but you DO need a little jam. Homemade is always better, and this recipe is no exception. This homemade jam recipe uses just strawberries, sugar and lemon juice, takes less than 20 minutes and will net you 1 jar of jam.

1 lb fresh strawberries
1½ cups sugar
2 Tbsp. lemon juice, freshly squeezed
½ tsp. lemon zest, freshly grated

Wash and slice the strawberries, removing the hulls and green tops.

Add them to a saucepan, and mix the sugar in well.

Stir continually over medium heat, and bring the strawberries to boil.

Once boiling, add the lemon juice and zest (if using).

Boil for about 15 minutes, or until the jam reaches 220°F.

Stir often, to make sure the jam doesn’t burn.

Pour into a jar and allow to cool. Cover and refrigerate.

Use within about 2 weeks.