Best 3 Old Fashioned Strawberry Jam Recipes
When summer comes around, it's time to enjoy the abundance of fresh strawberries. One of the best ways to preserve this delicious fruit is to make old fashioned strawberry jam. This classic recipe has been passed down for generations, and it's still a favorite today. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced canner, making strawberry jam is a fun and rewarding project. With a little patience and care, you can create a delicious and beautiful jam that you can enjoy all year long.
Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!
OLD FASHIONED STRAWBERRY PRESERVES/JAM
A simple easy preserve recipe that may be successfuly frozen, I freeze large quantities in plastic containers when berry season come around, it makes a lovely spread for toast, scones or waffles --- this also works well using fresh blueberries or raspberries :) --- 2 cups of sugar will give you a very sweet taste if you prefer a preserve that is not too sweet then use 1-1/2 cups sugar or even a little less.
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Strawberry
Time 35m
Yield 3 cups
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- In a bowl coarsley mash the strawberries using a potato masher or fork, then place into saucepan.
- Cook the strawberries over medium heat stirring until beginning to thicken (about 6 minutes).
- Reduce the heat to low, add in sugar and lemon juice.
- Increase the heat to medium and simmer gently until the mixture thickenes and mounds on the spoon (about 20 minutes) stirring frequently.
- Remove saucepan from heat cool just slightly, then place in refrigerator for rapid jelling.
- The preserves will thicken more while chilling and will keep for 1 week in refrigerator if tightly sealed (or after cooled completely the preserves may be frozen in plastic containers if desired).
OLD-FASHIONED STRAWBERRY JAM CAKE
This was my husband's great-grandmother's old-fashioned strawberry cake recipe. We enjoy eating it at Christmas. Make sure the humidity is low when making the filling. This makes a lot of filling. If I have extra filling, I drop it on waxed paper and we eat it like divinity.
Provided by UCMOM
Categories Desserts Cakes Strawberry Cake Recipes
Time 1h35m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour three 9-inch cake pans.
- Mix sugar, pecans, strawberry jam, butter, eggs, cinnamon, and nutmeg together in a bowl. Mix baking soda into buttermilk; add to the batter. Add flour a little at a time, mixing well, until combined.
- Pour batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 30 to 40 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes. Run a table knife around the edges to loosen. Invert carefully onto a serving plate or cooling rack. Let cool, about 30 minutes.
- While cakes cool, beat sugar and butter for filling together in a bowl with an electric mixer until creamy. Add heavy cream, raisins, and pecans. Transfer to a pot and bring to a boil. Do not stir once syrup begins to boil. Heat to 240 degrees F (115 degrees C) or until a small amount of syrup dropped into cold water forms a soft ball that flattens when removed from water and placed on a flat surface.
- Spread between and over the top of the cooled cake layers, letting excess drip down the sides.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 998.9 calories, Carbohydrate 131.7 g, Cholesterol 150.3 mg, Fat 52.1 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 9.3 g, SaturatedFat 22 g, Sodium 210.8 mg, Sugar 99.2 g
OLD FASHIONED STRAWBERRY JAM
I came across this recipe in an old Kerr canning book I got at a yard sale. It uses no pectin but it turns out great without it ! Another plus is that it uses less sugar. It takes a little time, but it's well worth it !
Provided by Millie Johnson
Categories Jams & Jellies
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- 1. Sterilize jars, funnel, rings and lids. Wash and hull strawberries.
- 2. In an 8 quart saucepan add your strawberries and mash with a potato masher. You want it chunky. Now add sugar and bring to a boil. Stir constantly till it reaches jelly stage (220*F). It will take 20 to 25 minutes to reach this stage.
- 3. Add lemon juice a few minutes before cooking is complete. (I added it at the beginning and it still turned out great.)
- 4. Immediately fill hot, sterilized half-pint jars with jam, leaving 1/4 inch headspace. Wipe top of jars and threads clean. Place on hot lids and apply screw bands finger tight. Process in boiling water canner for 5 minutes. Remove and place on towel, make sure bands are still finger tight, then cover with dishcloth to protect from drafts.
Tips:
- Use ripe, fresh strawberries: The quality of your strawberries will greatly impact the flavor of your jam. Choose strawberries that are deep red, plump, and have a sweet aroma.
- Prepare your strawberries properly: Before you start making jam, hull and wash your strawberries. To hull a strawberry, use a sharp knife to remove the green stem and leaves.
- Use a large pot or Dutch oven: Jam can boil up quickly, so it's important to use a large pot or Dutch oven that can hold at least 8 cups of liquid.
- Stir the jam frequently: To prevent the jam from scorching, stir it frequently while it's cooking. Use a wooden spoon or heatproof spatula to avoid damaging your pot.
- Test the jam for doneness: To test the jam for doneness, place a small spoonful of it on a cold plate. If the jam wrinkles when you push your finger through it, it's ready.
- Can the jam properly: To can the jam, sterilize your jars and lids. Then, fill the jars with hot jam, leaving 1/2 inch of headspace. Wipe the rims of the jars clean, then seal them tightly.
Conclusion:
Making old-fashioned strawberry jam is a fun and rewarding experience. With a little time and effort, you can create a delicious and versatile jam that can be enjoyed on toast, biscuits, or even ice cream. So next time you have a bounty of fresh strawberries, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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