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.
1
Carefully sort the strawberries to avoid crushing the berries, removing stems, leaves, and unripe berries.
- Wild strawberry: 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.
- Wild strawberry: 1 kg
- Sugar: 1 kg
- Water: 0.5 glass
