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How to Make Homemade Strawberry Jam
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by Raphael Ndaiga
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Step 1 of 13
Clean and half your strawberries. Weigh them, the sugar should be equal to this weight. You can slightly crush them with a fork but I chose not to to get a chunkier outcome. : )

Clean and half your strawberries. Weigh them, the sugar should be equal to this weight. You can slightly crush them with a fork but I chose not to to get a chunkier outcome. : )

Step 2 of 13
In a suitable pan, add the berries and lemon juice bring to a boil. Stir to make the lemon juice extract water out of the berries.

In a suitable pan, add the berries and lemon juice bring to a boil. Stir to make the lemon juice extract water out of the berries.

Step 3 of 13
Reduce heat when it starts to boil and simmer while stirring till berries are soft. 5-10 min depending on the quantity.

Reduce heat when it starts to boil and simmer while stirring till berries are soft. 5-10 min depending on the quantity.

Step 4 of 13
Add your sugar and stir using a wooden or plastic spoon.

Add your sugar and stir using a wooden or plastic spoon.

Step 5 of 13
Stir over low heat till it dissolves then increase heat to allow to boil. Make sure it's fully dissolved before boiling to avoid a grainy jam. When stirring check the back of the spoon has no granules

Stir over low heat till it dissolves then increase heat to allow to boil. Make sure it's fully dissolved before boiling to avoid a grainy jam. When stirring check the back of the spoon has no granules

Step 6 of 13
Boil for about 15min without stirring. If using less strawberries use less time to avoid the sugar from burning

Boil for about 15min without stirring. If using less strawberries use less time to avoid the sugar from burning

Step 7 of 13
Remove from heat and test if it's ready. Check next 2 steps

Remove from heat and test if it's ready. Check next 2 steps

Step 8 of 13
On a cold plate(put in the fridge in advance) pour the jam and allow to cool.

On a cold plate(put in the fridge in advance) pour the jam and allow to cool.

Step 9 of 13
Using your finger, push gently  and if the surface wrinkles, its ready. If not boil the jam for another minute or two.

Using your finger, push gently and if the surface wrinkles, its ready. If not boil the jam for another minute or two.

Step 10 of 13
When ready and away from heat, skim off the scum.

When ready and away from heat, skim off the scum.

Step 11 of 13
Transfer to a different container, and allow to cool.

Transfer to a different container, and allow to cool.

Step 12 of 13
You can also transfer the jam directly to waiting airtight jars

You can also transfer the jam directly to waiting airtight jars

Step 13 of 13
When storing, it should be in the airtight jars and on a cool dark place. After first use, refrigerate and you can actually use it up to a year after making it. Remember to label  & date the jar.

When storing, it should be in the airtight jars and on a cool dark place. After first use, refrigerate and you can actually use it up to a year after making it. Remember to label & date the jar.

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This guide was made by:
Raphael Ndaiga
Nairobi, Kenya
facebook.com/chefraphael
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I'm passionate about food and want to share what I know with the world and make people appreciate the simplicity in making a simple nutritious meals @ home

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Graciela Buendia

I love the flavor and what I do is put in the microwave for 5 seconds just so it becomes spreadable ;-). I will make it again for sure. Any other recipes for jams?

Graciela Buendia 12 months ago

Raphael Ndaiga

Hey Graciela, I had the same experience my self. I believe it was because of overcooking but as you use it, u will like it as it is. Next time cook slightly less time and as u keep making it you will be a pro at it and never get to buy

Raphael Ndaiga (author) 12 months ago

Graciela Buendia

Mine taste great but became very hard once it cooled. Did I cook it too long??

Graciela Buendia 12 months ago

Raphael Ndaiga

Go for it Erica! Glad I could be of service!

Raphael Ndaiga (author) 12 months ago

Erica Kefah Legaux Abdullah

Looks great. Been wanting to try this.

Erica Kefah Legaux Abdullah 12 months ago

Raphael Ndaiga

Colleen, you could but not necessary. I'm guessing this is a way of making the jar air tight by forcing the air out before sealing?

Raphael Ndaiga (author) 12 months ago

Colleen Carpenter

Don't you have to seal the jars in hot water?

Colleen Carpenter 12 months ago

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1 Kilogram Strawberries(when hulled)

1 Kilogram Sugar

3 Tablespoons Lemon juice

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