Strawberry jam

There are recipes that touch us and make us remember special moments, such as our childhood, especially those desserts that we enjoyed in the mornings and even in our snacks. Today we bring you a delicious recipe inspired by those moments, that's right friends, we are going to share a special one with you. delicious strawberry jam, which is characterized by being easy to use and with a diverse utility in meals.

For a long time now, we have seen the modality that by going to a supermarket we can easily find this delicacy, already packaged and ready to be tasted. However, today we are going to show you how to prepare it at home, this recipe is preservative free and, it only contains the natural pectin of the fruit, that is, strawberries, therefore it tends to be of a slightly more fluid or liquid consistency.

The use of this recipe tends to make it very versatile, and due to its consistency, it can not only be consumed with a good toast, but also helps when decorating your desserts, whether they are ice cream, cakes, cookies and among others. plus.

This recipe is known to be very easy to prepare and simple in its ingredients, in addition, preparing it from your home generates a healthier contribution, since it is also free of coloring. With nothing more to say, enjoy it.

Strawberry jam recipe

Ingredients

Materials

Strawberry jam preparation

To start preparing this recipe, the first thing you will do is organize the place where you are going to make your jam, since a clean place will provide you with greater comfort and hygiene in your preparation. Although, once this is done, we are going to teach you how to prepare this delicious dessert and, we will do it with the help of the simple steps below:

• The first thing you will do is select 1 kilos of strawberries very well, in your market or supermarket of preference, (remember to choose the freshest and that they are in good condition).

• Then, with the strawberries in your hands, you proceed to wash them very well and then chop them or cut them into small pieces.

• Then you will need the help of a medium or large pot, both can be used, where you will add a kilo of strawberries, and at the same time you will add a tablespoon of lemon juice. This mixture is taken to the stove and, you are going to place it over low heat for about 20 minutes, remember to stir constantly to avoid burning.

• Once the time has elapsed, it is time to add 800 grams of sugar and you keep stirring, you leave it at the same temperature over low-medium heat for another 20 minutes. With the help of an industrial thermometer you can help you verify the correct temperature, it should reach an approximate of 105 ° C.

If you do not have a thermometer available, you can do the drop test, which will help you check where the product is.

• After 20 minutes and having verified the temperature of your jam, it is ready to be packed in an airtight container, or in a glass bowl where you will let it cool if you want to consume it immediately.

This recipe can last in the refrigerator for approximately 2 months, it should not be left longer than that. We hope you enjoy them and have a good benefit, until next time.

Tips for making a delicious strawberry jam

Although, as we have stressed the importance of the strawberry being in excellent condition, it is because normally this product is not consumed in its entirety, but tends to be stored, therefore a strawberry in poor condition would damage the mixture .

If you want your jam to have a firmer consistency, you can choose to add artificial pectin and there will be no problem since this will be according to your taste.

And if you don't want to add artificial pectin you could also add another fruit with a high level of natural pectin, and you will get a firm consistency

The amount of sugar can also be optional, because some strawberries tend to be quite sweet, or also because you want to take care of yourself in that aspect and want to add less. As our recommendation, we advise you not to add too much sugar, since it would overshadow the rich strawberry flavor and it will not be tolerable to your palate.

Since the strawberry contains a good supply of water, to help it release its juice, you can put it to marinate with the sugar and the other ingredients that you are going to use.

When the jam is cooked, do not cover the pot, since when the water evaporates it will give it a rich perfumed aroma.

It is important that you always add the lemon juice since this makes the pectin activate in the jam.

We hope these tips are of your benefit.

Nutritional contribution

Fruits tend to have certain antioxidant properties and, although we have used strawberry as a dessert, it is still healthy for your body and health.

On some occasions it is something common and that happens every day that we associate vitamin C with oranges, however, strawberries have a high level of said vitamin within their properties, it should be noted that much more than that of orange

Vitamin C, is a vitamin which is characterized by being fat soluble, it is of great need for tissue repair and growth, by this we mean that it heals wounds by forming scar tissue and one of its functions is also to maintain and repair the cartilage in bones and teeth, among other functions.

In addition, the strawberry stands out, for being of great help in the prevention of certain types of cancer, one of them breast cancer, it also promotes a better functioning of the immune system, and helps fight certain cardiovascular diseases. It is beneficial for those who suffer from constipation, since it has a good fiber content and, at the same time, it contains antioxidants in high quantities, as well as minerals such as magnesium, potassium and manganese.