Homemade Strawberry Jam

Easy to make and a classic favorite, this homemade strawberry jam recipe is great spread on your favorite morning pastries.

Ingredients:

• 4 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 lemon, juiced and zested
• 1/4 cup water

Instructions:

In a large pot, combine the chopped strawberries, sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice

Give the mixture a half-hour to settle so the juices can come out and the sugar can dissolve

Fill the pot with water, then turn the heat up to medium-high

Stirring frequently, bring the mixture to a boiling point

After the jam starts to boil, lower the heat to medium and simmer it for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the consistency is reached and the jam thickens

If any foam appears on the surface, skim it off

After taking the pot off the stove, allow the jam to cool slightly

Maintaining a 1/4-inch headspace, transfer the jam into half-pint jars that have been sterilized

To guarantee appropriate preservation, cover the jars with lids and process for ten minutes in a water bath canner

Before storing the jars in a cool, dark location, let them cool completely

Savor your homemade strawberry jam as a sweet topping or on toast or pancakes