How to Make Strawberry Jam – Thermomix Instructions also included

Have you ever wanted to learn how to make Strawberry Jam? You are going to love this simple jam recipe (that doesn’t contain pectin) and will be ready to enjoy in less than 30 minutes. Made using FOUR ingredients, this Jam recipe makes the most of in season strawberries, or you can also use frozen strawberries if you wish.This recipe includes both conventional and Thermomix cooking instructions.

Yesterday I braved our local farmer’s markets with all three of our boys (which is no easy task believe me!)  and we headed down there early to also have some breakfast – and also as we were all up and ready to start our day at 6am! Although we were originally planning to have a warm croissant for breakfast, the boys instead spied their favourite stall (well, apart from the toys!) and we loaded up on freshly picked strawberries, raspberries and blueberries.

We were lucky to score an entire tray of strawberries (around 5kgs) for just $5 and while the boys put a pretty good dent into the tray with their ‘breakfast’ we had HEAPS of strawberries left over when we got home.  I’ve made strawberry jam with varying success a few times in the past, but decided to combine a couple of different recipes to come up with this easy and practically no fail Strawberry Jam recipe – which has been tested VERY well after making 4 batches of it yesterday!

Why you will love this recipe:

• Budget Friendly – by using in season strawberries, this jam will cost you next to nothing to make.
• FOUR ingredients – you will know EXACTLY what is in your homemade jam.
• Pectin Free – I use an apple to help thicken this jam.
• Homemade gift – this Strawberry Jam makes a great gift for friends and family.

Strawberry Jam Ingredients

Please note you will find the full ingredient list and method in the recipe card below:

• Strawberries – of course! I prefer to use fresh strawberries for this recipe, however you can use frozen if you wish.
• Vanilla extract – this helps to give the jam a hint of vanilla flavour, however you can leave it out if you prefer.
• Caster Sugar – also known as superfine sugar
• Apple – it is important to leave the skin of the apple on as this is what helps to ‘set’ the jam.

How to make Strawberry Jam:

1. Steralise your jam jars.
2. Place all of the ingredients into a large saucepan and cook over a medium heat until the strawberries begin to break down.
3. Increase the heat to a low boil and continue to stir.
4. Cook until desired consistency is achieved and then VERY carefully transfer to the steralised jars.

Tips for Making Homemade Strawberry Jam:

• You can skim any foam which may come to the surface off your jam before blitzing.
• Make sure you leave the peel on the apples as this is what helps the jam to ‘set’.
• If you would prefer your jam to be thicker, cook for longer.
• This recipe can be doubled, your cooking time will increase. Please ensure if using a Thermomix or Thermal Cooker you do not exceed the maximum capacity of your machine.
• Please ensure you are VERY careful when handling the cooked jam.

You Can Find More Easy Recipes:

• Jam Drops
• Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
• Simple Strawberry Cupcakes
• Cinnamon and Jam Doughnut Muffins
• Easy Apple Muffins
• One Bowl Banana and Strawberry Bread
• Simple Jam and Coconut Slice
• Easy Yeast Free Cinnamon Scrolls
• Jam and Cream Sponge – Back to Basics
• Raisin Muffins
• Yeast Free Fruit Loaf Recipe

How to Make Strawberry Jam

You will love how simple it is to make your own jam, scroll down to learn how to make Strawberry Jam – both regular and Thermomix instructions are included. Makes approximately 2 cups (500ml)

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 22 minutes mins

Course Appetizer

Cuisine Australian

Servings 25 serves

Calories 42 kcal

Equipment

• Jam Jars

Ingredients

  

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• ▢ 500 grams strawberries
• ▢ 1 cup sugar 220 grams
• ▢ 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ▢ 1 apple cored and roughly chopped into small pieces

Instructions

 

• Steralise your jam jars before you get started.  Wash well in hot soapy water and then place into an oven which has been preheated to 100 degrees and let them ‘cook’ for 15 minutes before carefully sitting aside until needed.
• Place all of the ingredients for your jam into a large saucepan and cook over a medium heat for 5 minutes – stirring regularly until the strawberries begin to break down.
• Increase the heat to medium/high until the mixture begins to slowly boil and cook for approximately 15 minutes or until the mixture thickens to the desired consistency and coats the back of a spoon when tested.
• Allow the jam to cool for 10 minutes in the saucepan (it will also thicken a little more upon standing) before transferring to a blender/food processor and blitzing until the consistency is smooth before transferring to the prepared jars.

Thermomix Instructions

• Steralise your jam jars before you get started. Wash well in hot soapy water and then place into an oven which has been preheated to 100 degrees and let them 'cook' for 15 minutes before carefully sitting aside until needed.
• Place all of your ingredients into your Thermomix bowl and mix for 5 seconds, speed 5.
• Scrape down the sides of your Thermomix bowl and cook for 20 minutes, 110 degrees, speed 1.
• Let your jam cool slightly and then blitz for 8 seconds, speed 8 – make sure you gradually increase the speed and ensure the measuring cup is on.
• Transfer your strawberry jam to the prepared jars.

Notes

• You can skim any foam which may come to the surface off your jam before blitzing.
• Make sure you leave the peel on the apples as this is what helps the jam to ‘set’.
• If you would like a thicker jam, simply cook it  longer.
• This recipe can be doubled, your cooking time will increase.

Nutrition

Calories: 42kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 39mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 6IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 1mg

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