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A jar of freshly made strawberry & apple jam

Name: Strawberry & Apple Jam

Summary: A sweet and tangy homemade jam made with fresh strawberries and apples. Perfect for spreading on toast, swirling into yogurt, or gifting to friends! 🍓🍏
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American-European Fusion
Calories: 40
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Ingredients:
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries hulled and halved
  • 2 medium apples peeled, cored, and chopped
  • 1.5 –2 cups granulated sugar adjust to taste
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • ¼ cup water
  • Optional: ½ teaspoon cinnamon or vanilla extract for flavor variation

Equipment

  • Equipment:
  • Heavy-bottomed saucepan
  • Wooden spoon
  • Sterilized jars with lids
  • Ladle
  • Funnel (optional)
  • Potato masher
  • Kitchen thermometer (optional)

Method
 

  1. Instructions:
  2. Prep the fruit: Wash strawberries, hull and slice them. Peel and chop apples into small chunks.
  3. Combine in pot: Add fruit, sugar, lemon juice, and water to a heavy-bottomed saucepan.
  4. Cook: Simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Mash fruit gently as it softens.
  5. Thicken: Continue cooking until mixture thickens and reaches 220°F (or passes the wrinkle test).
  6. Jar: Carefully ladle the hot jam into sterilized jars. Wipe rims clean, seal, and let cool at room temperature.
  7. Store: Keep in the fridge for 3–4 weeks or use proper canning method to store up to 1 year.

Notes

Notes:
Use slightly overripe strawberries for extra sweetness.
Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples work best.
If using less sugar, cook longer or add commercial pectin to help the jam set.
Always label jars with date made.