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Easy Fresh Strawberry Jam

Although this week we're featuring picnic fare, I can't forget how this time of year is great for berry picking. With all the berries we picked, an obvious thing to do was to make jam. Lots of jam! Besides, it was something I could bring along to a picnic or incorporate in a dessert. With some of this Easy Fresh Strawberry Jam, I served it at our picnic over some creamy Brie cheese with rice crackers. Fresh, fruity and perfect for picnics...



I woke up my boys bright and early for a trip to the local strawberry farm. It seems the picking window this year wasn't very big so I knew we had to go right when the season opened up. We spent a good hour crouched in the rows of strawberries with our feet covered in mud and it was all worth it. We came home with a bounty of strawberries, some of which were made into this jam.

This technique can be used to make other fruit jams but I especially like it with strawberries. The berries we picked were especially sweet and juicy so we didn't have to use quite as much sugar... so when you give this a try, adjust the sugar accordingly to how sweet your berries are. One of my favorite ways to enjoy fresh strawberry jam is when paired with brie and served with crackers. That's exactly what we had for a recent picnic and it was light, fruity, fresh and easy to take along!

Easy Fresh Strawberry Jam
recipe from Cook's Illustrated

1 pound fresh strawberries, washed, hulled & sliced thin or chopped
1 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

 In 10- or 12-inch skillet, bring fruit, sugar, and lemon juice to boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. 

 Reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring constantly and skimming foam as necessary, until mixture begins to look syrupy and thickens slightly, about 7-10 minutes; remove from heat. 

 Cool jam to room temperature before serving.

 Spoon over a wedge of brie and serve with crackers.
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18 comments

  1. Jessica PeelingJuly 25, 2013 at 8:53 AM

    This looks so good - I love strawberries!

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  2. ericaJuly 25, 2013 at 8:57 AM

    That strawberry jam looks heavenly! Thanks for the recipe. :)

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  3. Turning the Clock BackJuly 25, 2013 at 9:35 AM

    this looks so yummy and boy is he excited about those berries!

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  4. AngelaJuly 25, 2013 at 9:37 AM

    It's been a while since I have made my own jam. Yours looks delicious!

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  5. AMBER EDWARDSJuly 25, 2013 at 9:46 AM

    I love strawberry jam! I have made it so many ways, but not like this. This one sounds super easy and very delicious! Can't wait to try it!

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  6. Have Kids Will CouponJuly 25, 2013 at 9:49 AM

    I have never made jam before but this seems like something I can do pretty easily. Thanks!!

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  7. Little Miss KateJuly 25, 2013 at 9:57 AM

    Homemade strawberry jam is the best! Even better when you pick the berries yourself.

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  8. amber whiteheadJuly 25, 2013 at 10:02 AM

    How fun we love strawberries and strawberry jam. I wanted to make some all summer and never got around to it.

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  9. Heather McDougleJuly 25, 2013 at 10:09 AM

    That sounds much easier than I thought it would be. Thanks for posting! We love strawberry jam.

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  10. LisaLisaJuly 25, 2013 at 10:13 AM

    Yummy! We too love Strawberry jam, it is my kids favorite. I have not made any in a while though ;0)

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  11. Nicole RamageJuly 25, 2013 at 10:23 AM

    I love strawberry jam! I want to learn to can so I can make my own.

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  12. Melissa TiffanyJuly 25, 2013 at 10:29 AM

    That looks great! Much better than the massive ingredient list on store bought jams!

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  13. Eva @ Eva BakesJuly 25, 2013 at 10:35 AM

    My mouth is watering just thinking about this! What a fabulous way to feature your just-picked loot of strawberries!

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  14. That GirlJuly 25, 2013 at 11:32 AM

    love that you popped it on Brie. I've been eating brie and fresh strawberries all week!

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  15. Debbie McConnellJuly 25, 2013 at 11:39 AM

    I made my first batch of strawberry jam a couple years ago. We loved it! This recipe looks super simple too.

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  16. Brynn @ MommyDigger.comJuly 25, 2013 at 3:18 PM

    I had no idea making your own jam could be that easy, I'm definitely going to try it. Thanks for sharing your recipe!

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  17. Asha ButterflysJuly 26, 2013 at 1:40 AM

    we make strawberry jam too - now we just need a strawberry garden.

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  18. Filipino Dessert RecipesJuly 26, 2013 at 10:14 PM

    I sooo love strawberries! This recipe seems easy to make, thanks for sharing.

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