Skip to main content
Epicurious
Gourmet

Quick Strawberry Jam

We've given a range on the amount of sugar in this recipe because some berries are sweeter than others. Active time: 10 min Start to finish: 40 min

4.2

(13)

Cooks' note:

Jam keeps, chilled in an airtight container, 2 weeks.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes about 1 1/4cups

Ingredients

1 lb strawberries, trimmed and halved
2/3 to 3/4cup sugar
2 tablespoons powdered fruit pectin
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Mash strawberries in a large bowl with a potato masher or a fork.

    Step 2

    Stir together berries, sugar, pectin, and lemon juice in a 12-inch nonstick skillet and boil until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl to cool, then chill, covered, until ready to serve.

TagsJamSpreadsStrawberryBerryFruitLemonCitrusGourmet
Read More
The Most-Saved Recipes in the Epicurious App This Week
Like lemony baked salmon and strawberry shortcake roll.
The Only Frittata Recipe You’ll Ever Need
Keep this easy frittata recipe on hand for quick breakfasts, impressive brunches, and fridge clean-out meals.
29 Spring Pastas to Make the Most of Seasonal Produce
Like spicy carrot rigatoni and weeknight-fancy ravioli with peas.
Caramelized Onion Pasta
Turn humble onions into this thrifty yet luxe pasta dinner.
Strawberry Shortcake Roll
A birthday favorite in the Bon Appétit Test Kitchen.
Hot Honey–Glazed Salmon
This broiled hot honey salmon recipe results in sweet, spicy, glossy fish coated in a homemade hot honey glaze for an easy weeknight dinner or make-ahead lunch.
The Most-Saved Recipes in the Epicurious App in March
Like lemony risotto and tandoori-style cauliflower.
Our Favorite French Onion Soup
Caramelized onions, melty Gruyère, and a deeply savory broth deliver the kind of comfort that doesn’t need improving.