Best 6 Strawberry Basil Jam Recipes

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Strawberry basil jam is a sweet and tangy preserve that is perfect for spreading on toast, scones, or crackers. It is also a great addition to ice cream, yogurt, or oatmeal. Making strawberry basil jam is easy, and only requires a few simple ingredients. The key to making a great strawberry basil jam is to use fresh, ripe strawberries and basil. You'll also need sugar, lemon juice, and pectin. The pectin will help the jam to thicken and set. Once you have your ingredients, you can follow these simple steps to make strawberry basil jam.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

STRAWBERRY BASIL JAM



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I make this recipe with fresh-picked strawberries and basil grown in my own herb garden. This unique sweet and savory jam makes a perfect gift-just add a bright ribbon around the top with a gift tag! The deep red jam, laced with flecks of green basil, is so beautiful. -Julie O'Neil, Two Harbors, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 9 half-pints.

Number Of Ingredients 5

5 cups crushed strawberries (about 3 pounds)
1 teaspoon butter
1 package (1-3/4 ounces) powdered fruit pectin
7 cups sugar
1/2 cup minced fresh basil

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, combine strawberries and butter. Stir in pectin. Bring to a full rolling boil over high heat, stirring constantly. Stir in sugar; return to a full rolling boil. Boil and stir 1 minute. Immediately stir in basil., Remove from heat; skim off foam. Ladle hot mixture into 9 hot half-pint jars, leaving 1/4-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles and adjust headspace, if necessary, by adding hot mixture. Wipe rims. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight., Place jars into canner with simmering water, ensuring that they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil; process for 10 minutes. Remove jars and cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 81 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

STRAWBERRY JAM



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This is by far the easiest recipe I have found for strawberry jam without using a pectin. The jam is soft, spreadable and delicious.

Provided by Katharine

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Canning and Preserving Recipes     Jams and Jellies Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 40

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 pounds fresh strawberries, hulled
4 cups white sugar
¼ cup lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a wide bowl, crush strawberries in batches until you have 4 cups of mashed berry. In a heavy bottomed saucepan, mix together the strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Stir over low heat until the sugar is dissolved. Increase heat to high, and bring the mixture to a full rolling boil. Boil, stirring often, until the mixture reaches 220 degrees F (105 degrees C). Transfer to hot sterile jars, leaving 1/4 to 1/2 inch headspace, and seal. Process in a water bath. If the jam is going to be eaten right away, don't bother with processing, and just refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 85 calories, Carbohydrate 21.9 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 0.2 g, Sodium 0.2 mg, Sugar 21.1 g

RAW STRAWBERRY JAM



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A no-cook strawberry jam you can prepare in 15 minutes. No need to slave over a hot stove, simply combine, leave to thicken, stir and savour

Provided by Miriam Nice

Categories     Snack

Time 15m

Yield makes 1 x 350g jar

Number Of Ingredients 4

400g strawberries , hulled
2 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp maple syrup
2 tbsp chia seeds

Steps:

  • Blend 3/4 fruit and roughly chop the rest. Add the rest of the ingredients mix well and leave for 1 hr, stirring occasionally, until thickened. Store in a sterilised jar in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 1 month.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 12 calories, Fat 0.3 grams fat, Carbohydrate 2 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 1 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 0.2 grams protein

STRAWBERRY-BASIL JAM



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Strawberry and Basil are a wonderful combination. The sweetness of the strawberries goes well together with the herbal flavors of basil. The lime adds the freshness, which I like about this jam. I'm using here the "Super Gelling Sugar" from Dr. Oetker (German brand), which makes it possible to reduce the sugar amount to 1/3 of fruit weigth.

Provided by Thorsten

Categories     Breakfast

Time 2h40m

Yield 3-4 glasses á 400ml

Number Of Ingredients 5

1200 g strawberries (weight after hulling)
400 g super gelling sugar (Dr. Oetker's 1-3)
3 1/2 tablespoons fresh basil, coarsely chopped
2 1/2 tablespoons lime juice
2 1/2 teaspoons lime peel, finely grated

Steps:

  • Clean and hull strawberries. Cut strawberries into pieces. Then weight to make 1.2 kg fruit for jam.
  • In a suited pot mix strawberries, super gelling sugar and lime juice.
  • Let stand for 2 hours, mixing from time to time.
  • Over medium high heat bring to a boil stirring all the time.
  • Let boil strawberry mixture for 4 minutes, stirring all the time.
  • Remove from heat and add lime peel. Mix.
  • Add coarsely chopped basil and mix.
  • Fill into twist off preserving jars and close jars. Let stand for 1 minute and then turn up side down. Let stand for 10 minutes and turn over again. Let cool completely.
  • NOTE on "Dr. Oetker's Super Gelling Sugar 3:1". Dr. Oetker is a well known brand in Germany. There are several gelling sugars available. The "3:1" super gelling sugar already contains pectin and you only need 1/3 of sugar. If you can't get it, you could also use Dr. Oetker's 2:1 super gelling sugar. Follow the instructions on the package.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 132, Fat 1.2, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 4.4, Carbohydrate 31.9, Fiber 8.2, Sugar 18.9, Protein 2.8

STRAWBERRY-RHUBARB JAM WITH BASIL



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You're in for a sweet and summery treat with this strawberry-rhubarb jam with basil I love to use 4-ounce canning jars and gift these away. This is the first year I was able to use my own homegrown rhubarb! So fun. Happy jamming!

Provided by Diana71

Categories     Jams and Jellies

Time 8h45m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 quart sliced fresh strawberries
1 ¾ cups diced fresh rhubarb, or as needed
1 teaspoon citric acid powder
½ cup water
6 ½ cups white sugar
½ teaspoon unsalted butter
1 (3 ounce) pouch liquid fruit pectin
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil

Steps:

  • Inspect four 4-ounce jars for cracks and rings for rust, discarding any defective ones. Immerse in simmering water until jam is ready. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm soapy water.
  • Place strawberries in a large bowl and crush with a potato masher. Transfer to a 4-cup liquid measure and add enough rhubarb to reach the 4-cup mark.
  • Pour fruit mixture into a large, heavy pot and sprinkle citric acid over top. Stir sugar and butter into the fruit mixture. Bring to a rolling boil, stirring constantly. Mix in pectin and return to a boil. Cook for 1 to 2 more minutes, then turn off heat and skim off any foam. Quickly mix in chopped basil until fully incorporated.
  • Ladle jam into hot, sterilized jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a clean knife or thin spatula around the insides of the jars to remove any air bubbles. Wipe rims with a moist paper towel to remove any residue. Top with lids and screw rings on tightly.
  • Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars 2 inches apart into the boiling water using a holder. Pour in more boiling water to cover jars by at least 1 inch. Bring to a rolling boil, cover, and process for 10 minutes.
  • Remove the jars from the stockpot and let sit 8 hours to overnight to completely seal; you should hear popping sounds as each jar seals. When completely cool, the middle of each lid should be sunken inward and should not spring back when touched.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165.6 calories, Carbohydrate 42.6 g, Cholesterol 0.2 mg, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 0.2 g, Sodium 0.9 mg, Sugar 41.6 g

STRAWBERRY JAM



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Use slightly underripe strawberries for best results. To extend the jam's shelf life, process in canning jars according to manufacturer's instructions.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Yield Makes 48 ounces

Number Of Ingredients 2

4 pounds strawberries, rinsed, hulled, and cut into 1-inch pieces
5 cups granulated sugar (2 1/4 pounds)

Steps:

  • Put a small plate in the freezer. Place berries in a nonreactive 10-quart stockpot set over medium-high heat. Using a wooden spoon, mix in 1/4 cup sugar with berries. Cook, stirring, until berries are juicy, 5 to 6 minutes. Stir in a third of remaining sugar until dissolved. Repeat until all the sugar has been added and dissolved, about 7 minutes total.
  • Bring mixture to a full boil; cook, stirring, 10 minutes. Continue boiling; use a stainless-steel spoon to remove foam from surface. Boil until most of the liquid is absorbed, mixture thickens, and temperature registers 220 degrees on a candy thermometer, about 30 minutes.
  • Perform a gel test: Place a spoonful of jam on chilled plate, and return to freezer. Wait 1 to 2 minutes; remove plate from freezer, and gently press jam with fingertip; it should wrinkle slightly.
  • After jam passes the gel test, remove from heat. Pour warm jam into jars; seal, label, and refrigerate up to 4 months.

Tips:

  • Use ripe, fresh strawberries for the best flavor.
  • Wash and hull the strawberries before using them.
  • If you don't have fresh basil, you can use dried basil. Just use half the amount.
  • You can adjust the amount of sugar in the jam to your liking. If you like your jam less sweet, use less sugar.
  • Be careful not to overcook the jam. If you overcook it, it will become too thick and sticky.
  • Let the jam cool completely before transferring it to jars. This will help to prevent mold from growing.
  • Store the jam in a cool, dark place. It will keep for up to 1 year.

Conclusion:

Strawberry basil jam is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be used in a variety of ways. It's perfect for spreading on toast, scones, or muffins. It can also be used as a topping for ice cream or yogurt. And it makes a great gift for friends and family. So next time you have a bumper crop of strawberries, be sure to try making some strawberry basil jam. You won't be disappointed!

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