Quick Strawberry Jam

4 servings

30 minutes

Quick strawberry jam is the essence of French cuisine, which values freshness and simplicity. Historically, jams and preserves emerged as a way to preserve seasonal fruits, with strawberries being one of the favorite berries due to their rich aroma. This recipe allows you to make jam in just a few minutes while preserving the fresh berry flavor and a hint of lemon juice's acidity. Pectin gives it a smooth texture, while added sugar enhances the sweetness of strawberries. It’s perfect for morning toast, pancakes or croissants and can also be used as a filling for pastries. It can be served as an accent with cheese or yogurt. This is a quick and fragrant way to capture the taste of summer in a jar to enjoy any time of year.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 503.1
• Proteins: 1.3g
• Fats: 0.6g
• Carbohydrates: 122.4g

Ingredients

• Strawberry: 600 g
• Sugar: 2 glass
• Water: 0.8 glass
• Lemon juice: 2 tbsp
• Pectin: 50 g

Cooking steps

1. In a bowl, mash the berries with a masher and add sugar and lemon juice. Mix and let sit for 10 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Strawberry: 600 g
   • Sugar: 2 glasss
   • Lemon juice: 2 tablespoons

2. In a saucepan, mix water and pectin, bring to a boil, and cook for 1 minute.

   Required ingredients:

   • Water: 0.8 glass
   • Pectin: 50 g

3. Then gradually mix in the strawberries, breaking up any lumps, and cook for 3 minutes. Cool down.

   Required ingredients:

   • Strawberry: 600 g