Strawberry Jam (Homemade)

How can I resist myself from making a recipe with the yummy fresh Strawberries picked straight from the farm?:) It was really a wonderful experience visiting a farm full of beautiful, delicious, ripe Strawberries ready for us to pick. My kid enthusiastically picked lots of berries and I was not sure if I can make use of all those before it gets spoiled. As the shelf life of Strawberry is less, I thought of making some recipe with it other than milkshake & finally came across this homemade Strawberry Jam. Yayyy! It turned out so good beyond my expectation. It is so easy to prepare and a good combo for not only bread, even Chapathis too. Now sharing with you all the recipe of Homemade Strawberry Jam without any preservatives or chemicals.


Recipe Cuisine: Continental | Recipe Category : Condiments
Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time : 15 mins | Makes :3/4 cup

Ingredients:

Fresh Strawberries - 30

Sugar - 3/4 cup

Lemon - 1

Method:

1. Remove the green leafy part and wash the Strawberries well.

2. Make puree of it using a blender without adding water.

3. Heat a non sticky pan and transfer the puree to it.

 4. Now add sugar and lemon juice to it and stir well.

5. Continue to stir it in medium heat for 10-15 mins till it becomes thick and glossy and switch off.

6. Allow it to cool and refrigerate in a clean airtight container.

Points to be noted:

• Don't make it too thick. Switch off once the puree is not watery and it reaches the glossy texture. It becomes even more thick when it cools down.
• Adjust the amount of sugar based on the tanginess of the berries you use. 
• You can even add a pinch of salt to enhance the sweetness.
• It stays good for 2 to 3 weeks if handled properly.