No-Fuss Strawberry JamNo-Fuss Strawberry Jam

Step 1

Directions Put a small plate in the freezer.In a shallow skillet or saucepan, combine the strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Bring to a a gentle simmer and cook until the berries begin to break down. Continue simmering until the jam is the proper consistency. To test the consistency, take a small spoonful of jam and place it on the chilled plate. Turn it on its side. If the jam runs slowly down the plate and sets to a desirable consistency, remove it from the heat. If not, continue cooking and test again (return the plate to the freezer, in the meantime) until you reach the desired result.Transfer to containers or jars and set aside to cool, then cover and refrigerate for up to 1 month or freeze for up to 6 months.

Step 2

Put a small plate in the freezer.In a shallow skillet or saucepan, combine the strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Bring to a a gentle simmer and cook until the berries begin to break down. Continue simmering until the jam is the proper consistency. To test the consistency, take a small spoonful of jam and place it on the chilled plate. Turn it on its side. If the jam runs slowly down the plate and sets to a desirable consistency, remove it from the heat. If not, continue cooking and test again (return the plate to the freezer, in the meantime) until you reach the desired result.Transfer to containers or jars and set aside to cool, then cover and refrigerate for up to 1 month or freeze for up to 6 months.

Step 3

Directions Put a small plate in the freezer. In a shallow skillet or saucepan, combine the strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Bring to a a gentle simmer and cook until the berries begin to break down. Continue simmering until the jam is the proper consistency. To test the consistency, take a small spoonful of jam and place it on the chilled plate. Turn it on its side. If the jam runs slowly down the plate and sets to a desirable consistency, remove it from the heat. If not, continue cooking and test again (return the plate to the freezer, in the meantime) until you reach the desired result. Transfer to containers or jars and set aside to cool, then cover and refrigerate for up to 1 month or freeze for up to 6 months.

Step 4

Put a small plate in the freezer. In a shallow skillet or saucepan, combine the strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Bring to a a gentle simmer and cook until the berries begin to break down. Continue simmering until the jam is the proper consistency. To test the consistency, take a small spoonful of jam and place it on the chilled plate. Turn it on its side. If the jam runs slowly down the plate and sets to a desirable consistency, remove it from the heat. If not, continue cooking and test again (return the plate to the freezer, in the meantime) until you reach the desired result. Transfer to containers or jars and set aside to cool, then cover and refrigerate for up to 1 month or freeze for up to 6 months.