Strawberry jam

8 servings

30 minutes

Strawberry jam is one of the most delicate and aromatic desserts of Russian cuisine, traditionally made in summer to preserve the taste and scent of fresh berries for long winter evenings. Strawberries soaked in sweet syrup become soft and rich, their bright forest aroma deepens even further. The jam is perfect with morning tea, can be used as a filling for pies or added to yogurt. This recipe is simple but requires care to maintain the integrity of the berries. The jam will be thick with a rich berry flavor and a pleasant tartness balanced by sugar. With each spoonful of jam, memories of summer filled with warmth and the scent of fresh berries come to mind.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 548.8
• Proteins: 1g
• Fats: 0.5g
• Carbohydrates: 134g

Ingredients

• Strawberries: 1 kg
• Sugar: 1 kg
• Water: 0.5 glass

Cooking steps

1. Carefully sort the strawberries to avoid crushing the berries, removing stems, leaves, and unripe berries.

   Required ingredients:

   • Strawberries: 1 kg

2. Prepare the syrup, remove from heat, and carefully dip the berries into the syrup. Gently shake the basin to submerge the berries, put it back on the heat, bring to a boil, skim off the foam, and cook on low heat until ready.

   Required ingredients:

   • Strawberries: 1 kg
   • Sugar: 1 kg
   • Water: 0.5 glass