Strawberry Ginger Jam Recipe
A simple recipe for a homemade strawberry and ginger jam with no pectin, perfect to take advantage of the strawberry season! It takes 4 ingredients and it’s super easy to make! The jam is super fresh and full of fruity flavor. A delicious twist to a classic strawberry jam!
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About this recipe
This is a classic homemade strawberry jam recipe, but with a twist, the addition of fresh ginger. The jam is fresh and full of fruity flavor, and you can incorporate it into your recipes like in these amazing thumbprint cookies.
The strawberry jam takes 4 ingredients and no pectin. It’s perfect for you breakfasts or to add to you sweet recipes.
Take advantage of the strawberry season and prepare this easy recipe. Once you realize how simple it is to make homemade jam, there is no going back.
Ingredients
The main ingredients of this recipe are:
- Strawberries: fresh strawberries, hulled.
- Lemon: fresh lemon juice for best flavor. Always better fresh lemon juice than bottled one.
- Sugar: white granulated sugar, but you can also use brown sugar. Keep in mind you should check the amount.
- Ginger: grated fresh ginger. The best way to peel ginger is with a spoon.
How to make strawberry ginger jam
In a deep saucepan mix the strawberries, sugar, lemon juice, and peeled and grated ginger. Let’s chill for at least one hour.
Heat over med-high, stirring, and bring mixture to a rolling boil.
Lower the heat and cook for approximately 50 minutes.
Stir frequently until the jam is thickened and has the desired consistency. If you get past the point, you can add a little water.
Transfer to a jar and let cool at room temperature.
Storing
Place the jam in sterilized jars. How to sterilize jars?? Place the jars and lids in a deep saucepan and cover completely with cold water (at least 1 inch above them). They should simmer for at least 10 minutes. Remove with tongs and place on a tray. Dry well, air-dry or pat dry, with a clean paper towel, and set aside.
How to regenerate a jam?
It happens to all of us that we have an old jar of jam in the fridge, which crystallized and lost consistency. To recover it, in a deep saucepan pour a little water, and add the jam and drops of lemon juice. Heat over the minimum, stirring with a wooden spoon, until the jam regains consistency.
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Strawberry Ginger Jam Recipe
Ingredients
- 2,2 pounds strawberries, hulled (1 kg)
- 4 cups granulated sugar
- 30 ml lemon juice (about 3 tbsp)
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
Instructions
- In a deep saucepan mix the strawberries, sugar, lemon juice, and ginger, peeled and grated. Let's chill for at least one hour.
- Heat over med-high, stirring, and bring mixture to a rolling boil.
- Lower the heat and cook for approximately 50 minutes.
- Stir frequently until the jam is thickened and has the desired consistency.
- Let cool and transfer to a jar.
