Strawberry Jam
A girlfriend of mine gave me a very tasty jar of homemade Strawberry Jam, and ever since then I have been wanting to make my own. I looked up recipes and found a very simple one, and added a few ingredients of my own.
1kg fresh Strawberries, hulled
4 cups caster sugar
4 Tbls lemon juice ( I probably used 8-10 Tbls + the rind of two lemons)
And I used 1 Vanilla pod.
In a heavy based saucepan add the strawberries, mine were chopped into all kinds of sizes.
Add sugar, lemon juice, lemon rind and vanilla pod.
Bring to a rolling boil, stirring often.
I used the teaspoon of jam on a cold plate to see when it was set.
Transfer into hot sterile jars.
Then a new trick I learnt is to turn the jars upside down for at least 5mins then- invert and listen popping sound when cool.
I loved the hint of lemon in the jam it made it not so sweet.
Enjoy.
I want to give this a go!!! I have never heard to flip the jar!! What a great idea...I so love jam as my grandmother made it often...thanks for sharing this friend!!!
ReplyDeleteThat sounds delicious! I love the additions of lemon and vanilla, it sounds so different and interesting.
ReplyDeleteI like the sound of adding lemon, as you say it tones down the sweetness.
ReplyDeleteSounds lovely!
ReplyDeleteYummy, glad you found a recipe you liked! Juliex
ReplyDeleteMmmm....so good! Nothing like homemade jam!
ReplyDeleteYumm, jam on a nice golden toast is one of my favourite things for breakfast :-)
ReplyDeleteMy all time best snack is hot buttered toast and strawberry jam. Looks delicious.
ReplyDeletePatricia x
I haven't made jam in forever! Are people still sealing the bottles with melted wax before putting the tops on? I've got to look into this! I like store jam less and less, and I'm always wondering what they do to it!
ReplyDeleteI haven't heard of flipping the jar beforeeither" Strawberry jam is my favourite especially if it is home made!
ReplyDeleteSarah x
I love the taste of homemade jam...so much nicer than the storebought ones!
ReplyDeleteMmmmmm my mouth is watering! I adore strawberry jam, in fact anything strawberry. Thanks for sharing the jar tip. Haven't made jam in forever but might have to give it a go!
ReplyDeleteIt looks delicious! Good work :D
ReplyDeleteI've never made jam, but strawberry in my fav! Good for you!
ReplyDeleteSounds good, those strawberries look delicious :)
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness that jam looks gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteI hope you have a great weekend!
Tammy