Description
Homemade Pioneer Woman Strawberry Jam delivers sweet nostalgia from fresh summer berries. Luscious crimson spread promises rich flavor that connects home cooks with classic preserving traditions you’ll savor on warm toast or fresh biscuits.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 5 cups hulled and mashed strawberries (measure after mashing)
- 7 cups granulated sugar
- 4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, strained
- 1 package powdered fruit pectin (1.75 ounces / 49 grams)
Preparation Tools:
- 8 x 8-ounce mason jars with lids and screw-on rings
- Large canning pot (large enough to completely submerge the jars in water)
- Wide-mouth canning funnel
- Canning tongs
- Canning rack
Instructions
- Sanitize glass preserving vessels by immersing them in a large water bath canner or expansive stockpot. Submerge completely and maintain a gentle simmer. Simultaneously, warm the metal lid components in a separate saucepan of water, keeping them hot but not boiling.
- Crush ripe strawberries thoroughly in a separate cooking vessel. Incorporate freshly squeezed lemon juice and pectin, stirring until completely integrated. Elevate the mixture to an aggressive, continuous boil that maintains its bubbling intensity even when stirred. Swiftly introduce the entire sugar quantity and rapidly return to a vigorous rolling boil. Maintain this intense bubbling for precisely 1 minute and 15 seconds. Delicately remove any accumulated foam using a metallic spoon.
- Extract sanitized jars from the simmering water, allowing excess liquid to drain back into the pot. Utilize a wide-funnel apparatus to transfer the molten jam, ensuring an even distribution of fruit and liquid. Preserve approximately 6 millimeters (1/4 inch) of headspace within each container. Utilize a pristine blade or slender spatula to eliminate potential air pockets along the interior walls. Meticulously cleanse jar rims with a dampened cloth to remove residual jam. Position pre-warmed lids and secure with screw bands using minimal pressure.
- Carefully position filled containers onto the designated canning rack, lowering them into rapidly boiling water. Confirm complete submersion of the jars. Seal the pot and maintain a full boil for 10 to 12 minutes, adjusting duration based on elevation considerations. Extinguish heat and allow jars to rest in the hot water environment for an additional 5 minutes.
- Extract jars vertically using specialized lifting tongs. Position on an absorbent towel in a sheltered location, allowing them to remain undisturbed for 24 hours. After this period, validate the seal integrity by gently pressing the lid center. A properly sealed lid will remain stationary. Store successfully sealed preserves in a cool, dark environment with consistent temperature.
Notes
- Sanitize everything meticulously to prevent contamination and ensure safe preservation.
- Inspect jars carefully for any imperfections that could compromise the sealing process.
- Protect your hands with proper heat-resistant tools when managing steaming hot glass containers.
- Adhere strictly to manufacturer guidelines for lid and band preparation to guarantee a perfect seal.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 56 g
- Sodium: 0 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 64 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg