There is nothing Matron likes better than home made strawberry jam.
Matron also likes a bit of crumpet.. providing that it is covered in home made strawberry jam.
It has been such an amazing year for strawberries that I couldn't resist making a batch. Not the easiest fruit from which to make jam, they have a low pectin content and a low acid content. Both of these elements are needed to get a good set. Here I used jam sugar which already has extra pectin added. I soaked the fruit in sugar for 24 hours. After this time the bowl was full of liquid as the sugar had drawn lots of water out of the strawberries. No added water was needed at all, though I did add some lemon juice to up the acidity.
So after some gentle boiling for a while the jam reached the setting temperature and was bottled up.
And labelled! Anyone for crumpets?
Matron also likes a bit of crumpet.. providing that it is covered in home made strawberry jam.
It has been such an amazing year for strawberries that I couldn't resist making a batch. Not the easiest fruit from which to make jam, they have a low pectin content and a low acid content. Both of these elements are needed to get a good set. Here I used jam sugar which already has extra pectin added. I soaked the fruit in sugar for 24 hours. After this time the bowl was full of liquid as the sugar had drawn lots of water out of the strawberries. No added water was needed at all, though I did add some lemon juice to up the acidity.
So after some gentle boiling for a while the jam reached the setting temperature and was bottled up.
And labelled! Anyone for crumpets?
You made it sound so easy to do :o) I don't know if we hav jam sugar here in the States, I've never seen it or knew to look for it...I'll do a double check next shopping time.
ReplyDeleteDelicious!
ReplyDeleteI love all jams, especially strawberry.
Martin :)
And it looks absolutely delicious, Matron. :)
ReplyDeleteHi matron, I love strawberry jam on scones with a dollop fresh cream!
ReplyDeleteI am never very successful with strawberry jam but your method sounds good, I will give it a try!
Fair makes my mouth water. Haven't seen a Kilner Jar for years.
ReplyDeleteYUM!!!! I want one!!!
ReplyDeleteStrawberry jam looks fab. Eton mess on last post looks a real treat. Both favourites of mine. Kelli
ReplyDeleteGosh, that looks good! We have had a bumper crop of Strawberries here in Oregon too. They are almost one month late...but flourishing now!
ReplyDeleteWyatt's Mom
Please count me in!
ReplyDeleteStrawb and rasp - my favourites!
ReplyDeleteRoom for one more? It looks amazing x
ReplyDeleteMmmmm - yum! I've made damson jam before but my strawberries always seem to get eaten before they get to this stage! Love 'n' hugs, Mel xx
ReplyDeleteMmmmm I'm still a year or two away from having enough strawberries to make jam from but I can't wait, yours looks sooooo lovely! :)
ReplyDeleteYour jam looks so tasty!
ReplyDeleteStrawberry jam, yummy... it's my favourite. Mum always makes it and I have one of her delightful jars in my fridge. Might have to buy crumpets on next shop!!
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