Edible Christmas Gifts: Strawberry Jam
Homemade jam is the ultimate gift and my strawberry jam is no exception! Deliciously fruity and perfectly set, this will be the perfect addition to your breakfast table!
Ingredients
- 1 kg fresh strawberries washed, hulled and dried
- 1 lemon juiced
- 1 kg jam sugar
Instructions
- Firstly, place a couple of saucers into the freezer. Then wash and dry your jam jars thoroughly and place on a baking tray. Preheat the oven to Gas Mark 1/140C/120C Fan.
- Place the strawberries and lemon juice into a large pan, cutting any large strawberries in half. Meanwhile, put the jam jars in the oven for 20 minutes.
- Place the strawberry/lemon mixture over a low heat for a few minutes to soften, then add the sugar and stir until the sugar has dissolved.
- Once the liquid is no longer grainy, boil steadily for six minutes or until at setting point. To test if the jam is set, spoon a little onto one of your frozen saucers, leave for a minute and then mark a line through the jam with your finger. If the jam crinkles and separates without flooding back, your jam is set. If it floods, re-boil the jam for 2 minutes and then test again. Repeat until your jam is set.
- Set your jam aside for a few minutes to cool, and skim off any scum that's appeared with a slotted spoon. Pour your hot jam into your freshly (and still warm!) sterilised jars and seal immediately.