Quick Strawberry Jam
Quick Strawberry Jam
Ingredients
- 2 cups strawberries
- 4 ounces unsweetened applesauce
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
Instructions
- 1
Wash the strawberries thoroughly. Remove the green stems from the strawberries.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Slice the stemmed strawberries into pieces. The size of the pieces depends on your desired jam texture.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Place the sliced strawberries into a medium-sized pot.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Add 4 ounces of unsweetened applesauce to the pot with the strawberries.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Squeeze the juice from 1/2 lemon directly into the pot with the strawberries and applesauce.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Place the pot on a stovetop over medium-high heat.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Stir the mixture in the pot with a spatula to combine the ingredients.
⏱️ 1 min
- 8
Bring the mixture to a rolling boil, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
⏱️ 5 min
- 9
While the mixture is boiling, use a potato masher to mash the strawberries in the pot to achieve your desired jam consistency. For a chunkier jam, mash less; for a smoother jam, mash more.
⏱️ 5 min
- 10
Continue to cook the mixture, stirring frequently, until it thickens into a jam-like consistency. This can take anywhere from 10-15 minutes. To test for doneness, place a small amount of jam on a chilled plate and let it sit for a minute. If it wrinkles when pushed with a spoon, it's ready.
⏱️ 10 min
- 11
Once the jam has reached the desired thickness, carefully pour the hot jam into a clean, heat-proof glass jar.
⏱️ 2 min
- 12
Allow the jam to cool completely at room temperature before serving or storing. This will allow it to set further. Once cooled, seal the jar and store in the refrigerator.
⏱️ 60 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Quick Strawberry Jam
- 2 cups strawberries
- 4 ounces unsweetened applesauce
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
Instructions
- 1
Wash the strawberries thoroughly. Remove the green stems from the strawberries.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Slice the stemmed strawberries into pieces. The size of the pieces depends on your desired jam texture.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Place the sliced strawberries into a medium-sized pot.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Add 4 ounces of unsweetened applesauce to the pot with the strawberries.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Squeeze the juice from 1/2 lemon directly into the pot with the strawberries and applesauce.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Place the pot on a stovetop over medium-high heat.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Stir the mixture in the pot with a spatula to combine the ingredients.
⏱️ 1 min - 8
Bring the mixture to a rolling boil, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
⏱️ 5 min - 9
While the mixture is boiling, use a potato masher to mash the strawberries in the pot to achieve your desired jam consistency. For a chunkier jam, mash less; for a smoother jam, mash more.
⏱️ 5 min - 10
Continue to cook the mixture, stirring frequently, until it thickens into a jam-like consistency. This can take anywhere from 10-15 minutes. To test for doneness, place a small amount of jam on a chilled plate and let it sit for a minute. If it wrinkles when pushed with a spoon, it's ready.
⏱️ 10 min - 11
Once the jam has reached the desired thickness, carefully pour the hot jam into a clean, heat-proof glass jar.
⏱️ 2 min - 12
Allow the jam to cool completely at room temperature before serving or storing. This will allow it to set further. Once cooled, seal the jar and store in the refrigerator.
⏱️ 60 min