How to Make Classic Strawberry Jam at Home

[@michelleh4098]

I made this recipe as written and my mother-in-law (who is 82) said this is the best jam she's ever had. It's a keeper.

[@fluffin4bean]

Good call explaining the lemon juice.

[@kmgy1966]

This is my third year of making this jam. Each year I’ve had to increase the amount because my family eats it so quickly. Best strawberry jam we’ve ever had. Plus so easy to do.

[@vondawalker2140]

I used this recipe with frozen strawberries and it turned out great. Thank you

[@nancyedgar8639]

Thank you! Was just going to ask if you could use frozen and now I know!

[@johnstrome007]

Thank you very much. I've been watching and learning a lot from this channel. I live in Taiwan and I REALLY miss so many simple things from back home in Canada. Ever since coming across your channel, I have learned to make many of my favorite foods that I grew up with. And all of the people on this channel make it VERY easy to follow the instructions. I especially like the way Julia (I hope I have her name right) explains why you do things. Using lemon juice instead of real lemons is a perfect example. Fresh lemons are everywhere here in Taiwan so I would've used them. Thank you again. You make this poor humble man seem like I actually know how to do things in a kitchen.

[@prb25001]

I’ve made this version and their strawberry basil version as well. Using local Amish market’s strawberries in 2017 and it is the best jam ever. Tastes like the perfect strawberry flavor one can imagine. ATK’s my reliable source for all of my cooking.

[@cheshirecat7132]

About to make it for the fourth time. It’s perfect. Delish on homemade scones with homemade clotted cream. (I still recheck the method each time though. Lol )

[@jkstan615]

How many/much strawberries does this recipe call for? Went to the website but it’s a paywall.

[@JohnZ46]

@@jkstan615 Their recipe calls for 3lbs of hulled strawberries, 3 cups granulated sugar, 2 Tbsp lemon juice, and 1.25 cups of grated Granny Smith apple (peel before grating).

[@fredrickkinkton1466]

This video just gave me the courage to finally make my jam. Great step by step and they came out perfect, now on to blueberry jam.

[@medqueen1]

I'm trying it out today for the first time too. Good Luck!!

[@mattstewart1637]

How did it go? With blueberries

[@saintamata1841]

This is my third year using this video and making this jam. The recipe and the video is a family favorite! The interplay between these two presenter-chefs is SO PROFESSIONAL and DELIGHTFUL. They make the video as awesome as it is. Thank you both!

[@mahmudkazi1201]

When you pour the pot by the jam, after cool down or medium hot jam in the pot?

[@texasgirlhowdy]

I made this jam and WOW! This was my first time every making jam and this recipe was so easy and helpful. I added 1 Tablespoon butter to the pot and had zero foam. I highly recommend it!!! Thank you.

[@UnblockMind]

Does the butter enhance the flavour? Do you still butter bread before using this jam?

[@texasgirlhowdy]

@@UnblockMind honestly it doesn’t change the flavor at all. You wouldn’t even know it’s in there. For sure butter your toast and enjoy! ❤️

[@shellbells339]

She said 3lbs of strawberries. Im not sure how many cups that is. Bc its different if measure 3lbs of cut strawberries vs 3lbs of whole strawberries.

[@seikibrian8641]

Back in the 1950s and '60s my mom used to make homemade jam from the blackberries we grew in our yard and from strawberries we picked at local farms. I never got into doing it, but after watching this video I'm inspired to give it a try. The town of Marysville, Washington, will be having their annual strawberry festival not too long from now, and that will be the perfect opportunity.

[@seikibrian8641]

I should add that I watched this segment when it first aired in May of 2017 and told myself to do it then...but I procrastinated. But over the last two years I've acquired a big Le Creuset cocotte, a canning funnel, a Thermapen, and jar tongs. Since I have the same tools you used here, I don't have any excuses. I'm going to do it!

[@mungbean345]

@@seikibrian8641 Here's some accountability! I'm excited for you, so let me know once you've accomplished it. I used to do canning days with my mom and grandmother (dreadful, due to cramped indoor quarters and no ventilation on scorcher days), but I don't have quite enough equipment to do it on my own yet (although when I do, I can assure you that I'll crank that AC to blizzard mode). It sounds like you're all set. Have fun at the festival and good luck!

[@seikibrian8641]

@@mungbean345 Thanks! The Marysville Strawberry Festival is in June, so I have a little time to make sure I have all my ducks in a row. I may not wait that long, though; I heard an ad on the radio today that one of my local markets already has fresh strawberries (probably sent up from California or Mexico), so I may go in this weekend to see how they taste.

[@cheshirecat7132]

Is it jam yet? I’m making this for the fourth time today and take my word on this, it’s delish even without all the special equipment . The jam making goes very quickly once all the fruit is washed and cut.

[@mlh209]

@@seikibrian8641 So how did it turn out? lol

[@daveb-d4t]

3 lbs berries [crushed 3 cups sugar 1 Granny Smith apple peeled/grated] 2 Tbl bottled lemon juice boil 20-25 minutes stirring check temp 217 degrees check jam on frozen plate fill and process jars 15 min HWB

[@reginasbakingacademy2280]

I added an apple to my plum jam. It came out really well.

[@cartersanz8648]

You guys I made this jam last weekend and it is amazing. I already finished a jar and I am for sure going to make it like this next year as well.

[@annehacker8840]

This is amazing jam! Thank you for all the work you put into the tests. Absolutely perfect!

[@deanmar9002]

This jam is delicious. I've made it twice and both times I just let it cool a bit then put a white plastic ball jar lid on it and refrigerated it. It makes four 8 ounce jars. I give 2 away and keep 2. It stays fresh for 8-10 weeks in the fridge.

[@jeffpassage7295]

Going to pick Michigan berries today and try to make some jam for my grandma. We used to go picking when I was younger. This video is a big help thank you!

[@destinygreenXOXO]

This recipe is amazing I just made for my family and it’s a hit!

[@rohar8739]

will this recipe work even if you don't pop your collar?

[@maragaitan-strane3215]

😂😂😂

[@gthangguthrie3213]

Love your humor 😁

[@natalierose6572]

HAHA! LOL :PPP

[@alaysiakayebutler6299]

Serious consideration..will determine your approach, thus results..

[@dark6796]

This comment🤣💀

[@markbarnes4358]

Excellent concise tutorial, kudos. You folks are good teachers, thanks!

[@lalalaura747]

New to canning. The video made it easy to follow. Made the strawberry jam 3 times with this recipe. The explanations are excellent. It’s a family favorite.

[@juliel.bateson4971]

My Mom & I just got done canning a 2 Pint Jars from your recipe. I put some on a plate and tasted it after it cooled down; it tastes REALLY good and we can’t wait until we can eat the canned Strawberry 🍓 Jam.

[@samename6479]

Oh my goodness. How I love strawberry jam. Great video

[@ljury6116]

This recipe is absolutely fantastic! Thank you!! It was my first time canning and it was so easy!!

[@cathiker]

Made this last year, definitely going to make it again (today actually). We pick strawberries from a local organic farm, then can them the same day. 6 lbs made a year’s supply, it was perfect. My kids won’t eat any other jam now; thanks for posting this great recipe!

[@ilax4244]

My Mother followed the big process of canning, it was kinda intimidating. This looks so easy.

[@jegl1012]

Becky is the jam on my biscuit. Good recipe and it has encouraged me to try other fruit combinations

[@MaryMontes-u5i]

I made this recipe and followed all the ingredients, even the bottle lemon juice which I never buy. The only thing I did different was I put my strawberries and the apple in the food processor as my grandchildren and children like it better puréed. it turned out perfect. best jam I’ve ever made

[@LatIenws]

Thank you guys ! This was a very nice and thorough video

[@Jules-740]

This is the best strawberry jam i have ever tasted❤❤❤

[@sakinahwahab9456]

Thank you for being so descriptive. At least you remember those people who cannot see. I love the video

[@robinspear7895]

I have tried this recipe and it is the best strawberry jam I have ever had! We ate so much of it and could not get enough! Maybe it's because the only strawberry jam I've ever had was store bought, but now I don't even want store bought jam.

[@micheleforsyth70]

Just made a batch and it tastes yummy. Very fresh and fruity tasting, not overly sweet.

[@cutiepawsa876]

Love your recipes. Short sweet and to the point.

[@theallseeingmaster]

I remember melting wax to cover the jars of jam that my mother and grandmother made.

[@seikibrian8641]

Ah yes. The memories. My mom used a brand of paraffin that came in a blue box; I can't recall the brand name. I'm still alive, so that method must have worked.

[@fourthgirl]

I remember my mom putting a wax topper on her preserves.

[@brat46]

freezer jam

[@heatherreis7839]

I got a question for yall. Did your parents/grandparents ever water bath can broth? I finally got my water bath canner ive been wanting got really excited to start canning just to learn that certain stuff needs to be pressure canned 😣

[@YT4Me57]

@@heatherreis7839 I don't think so because water bath canning is for high acid foods; mostly fruits and tomatoes. Broth isn't in that category.

[@pizzaicecreamOG]

Excellent video. I've been making good strawberry jam for years and mostly I do it like this but I learned a few things from these really smart pros!

[@carowells1607]

More Becky please. She's my favorite.

[@VianneyCreates]

I haven't seen any comments as far as this...I followed the recipe given here (because when you go over to ATK...you have to sign up for trial/full use of the site) and it gave me 5 1/2 half pints. It looked like she used half pint jars, and maybe four of them. I canned up 5 half pints, and the last bit we ate right away! LOL! Have fun, it's a great recipe...I usually just do sugar and strawberries.

[@pennycorrigan2190]

I made this jam 2 years in a row now, and we love it. Half the sugar of freezer jam and more berries

[@honeybee2356]

I'm going to try this using the apple. I did not do it last time but the natural pectin sounds like a great idea, thanks! God bless.

[@rianhidayat1313]

Write the recipe in the comments because I don't speak English

[@Yuilethu]

I've made strawberry jam almost every year for a very long time. We always use the Sure Jell recipe. But, it hasn't tasted like the jam we made when I was little. Maybe, this year, I'll try this recipe and see how it tastes.

[@marciasmith9627]

made this yesterday its the best I ever ate only got temp to 213 and had been cooking for an hour did the freezer test and it traced turned out great. I've read all the comments but no one answers the question can you do same recipe for other fruits going to do blueberry next.

[@kbunky69]

Yummy , I love this show always watch it

[@stinkerbellelle22]

Wonderful recipe - I made this with with strawberries from a local farm picked with my kids. It was so good we had to go back and do it over again. Thank you for sharing this one. Also can you hire me - I love this show, love to cook and its clear you all have so much fun.

[@michelemickle2153]

Best jam ever!!!

[@seacoast4950]

I love strawberry jam!!! I’ll have to try this recipe. ❤️❤️❤️

[@farzanamolvi]

Hi, thank you very much for the most delicious strawberry jam recipe! This is my first time making jam from strawberries. It turned out great, although a little runny but it’s only been few hours before I could not resist the urge to eat. It may set a bit more as it sits. The only thing different was I used lime juice instead of bottled lemon juice which I did not have on hand. ATK is my go to for recipes. Thank you again.

[@raquelalmestica304]

Excellent! Thank you. The jam came out delicious.

[@rollinmoore9380]

Nice clear easy to follow instructions.

[@filipinainamerica4320]

This is the BEST strawberry jam ever!!!

[@ashleyreina7914]

Fantastic video... Ladies you did such a great job answering my questions about the process!!

[@yasminjenkins7074]

First time making Jam, easy to follow. It was a hit.

[@katzjones1483]

Making it right now. My kitchen smells amazing. I'm sure it'll taste amazing too.

[@GloriaJele-js1pm]

It is expensive to buy and my kids like it, now I'm going to cook some here at home. Thanks.

[@Stargazer69]

I just made two batches of this and it turned out super delicious.

[@heidideshazo5884]

I’m making it now ty ty I love all natural foods

[@Leelee-nw2ej]

i just made this with strawberries from a local farm. Damn this recipe is great. This was my first time not using pectin from a box and I'm hooked.

[@urlocalcultleader3385]

i just made some rasberry jam today HEAVENLY

[@leebrown6247]

Just made this today. Easy and delicious.

[@MrsKimberly248]

I’m going to the store right now to buy some strawberries and this is November 18, 2022 I love your videos keep up the good work❤️👍🏼🎉

[@davidschwartz2398]

This is my first jam making endeavor. I followed your recipe and the jam is delicious! Thank you very much!

[@lanettelawrence6308]

Easy recipe to follow. Thank you.

[@hollym5873]

Great Jam Recipe. Thanks for the Video

[@relaxandslumber970]

I'm going to make the jam right now. I've tried other receipts, but I think this a great receipt.

[@lesleyobrien3907]

Thanks. I tried your recipe and it turned out lovely.

[@i.g.6733]

Hi!! Can the apple be another type? Does it have to be the granny type or I can use another one..? Thank you

[@suzygreen2612]

Do these ladies look like they can make award-winning strawberry jam or what? I'm making this today!

[@sabihaaltaf6742]

Well explained indeed.

[@rubsuns]

Fantastic recipe, perfect explanation and amazing result. 😃👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@sabachaudry2951]

Great reci😊

[@inmyopinion6836]

You always have the BEST video explanations. I wish you guys would do more KETO recipes. I am making this with Habaneros and Splenda. Wish me luck! Strawberry Pepperjelly.

[@tonyakennedy5404]

Loved this video! Please make more canning videos.

[@veronicakiyoko5862]

Thank you❤

[@sandylarryberger3294]

Awesome I just made strawberry and rhubarb jam 😋 love test kitchen, thank you

[@jacquewilson7989]

I am making this today. 😊

[@joprent6727]

Awesome. Thank you.

[@phoenixphoenix2225]

Good the explanation very clear Thankyou

[@maribelmadrigal1955]

Oh I did it and it was delicious 🤤 thank

[@carolsbitesandpieces8127]

Absolutely delicious! I love America’s Test Kitchen - it’s food science. I made the strawberry jam yesterday and while it was cooking I waited for the foam to build up. It didn’t - at least not much. I will tell you that I used raw sugar, not white sugar. Could that be the reason for little to no foam at all?

[@jmalfitano8827]

How soon can you eat after you can your jelly? Tyvm!

[@sethlewis37]

How long will jars keep? And how long once opened?

[@DJDiverDan436]

Just wondering if I could adjust this to make Strawberry-Rhubarb Jam. I love the combination of Strawberries and Rhubarb, and would like to make a jam with both. Rhubarb is very sour, so I know I’ll need to add more sugar, but not sure just how much.

[@seikibrian8641]

Start with less sugar than you think you need, and after you mash it you can taste it and add more sugar until it tastes right. Then cook away! I'm not a rhubarb fan, but for those who are that sounds really good.

[@Serene80]

My mom used to make strawberry, pineapple, rhubarb freezer jam that was... Amazing! Every time my aunt came over, she'd just sit down and eat a whole jar with a spoon... The pineapple cuts down on the tartness without you having to add a lot of extra sugar.

[@charlottejackson2792]

@@Serene80 what and how much of each item ro use?.

[@Serene80]

@@charlottejackson2792 I'm sorry, she lost the recipe years ago when we moved. Try googling strawberry pineapple rhubarb freezer jam.

[@melissasalasblair5273]

We, lol, love watching y'all on Sundays 👩‍🍳🐈🐕🍓🛋️ Hold up....Jamming Party 🤔🎶 😆

[@elizabethwallace7029]

My first canning experience and it worked perfectly 💃🏻 I can’t tell you how many times I replayed this video (No joke, at least 10 🤣) but it was worth it. This was a great tutorial and you most definitely have a new fan. The color and taste is exceptional and worth a try.

[@pheonixthedragon8518]

I made this and it taste like a pie filling, its really good

[@Serene80]

I would LOVE to see a freezer jam recipe!!!

[@jonr250]

I dont see apples in hers did she remove them? Trying it now :) smells so good!!

[@jenjoy4353]

It’s the white grated stuff

[@jude7321]

I love making Jam, I make peach jam from canned peaches a couple of times a week because we eat a lot of it. I use the same technique with sugar and lemon juice and cook for 25 minutes. I save the the juice from canned peaches and use that by itself with the sugar and lemon, it makes like a peach honey, it's really good and I don't waste the juice. God bless everybody and stay safe 💚 ✝️ Psalm 91

[@mselisa1]

I am a neophyte where canning is concerned. This video helps (I haven't tried the canning, yet) but I have a question: What is the specific proces whenremoving the jars from the hot water. Do I let the cool off then tighten the lids? Perhaps, I missed that part.

[@christycollins7332]

Fantastic tip on natural pectin with the apple. Can you do the same thing with raspberry or grape jam?

[@sorayaahmadi927]

Beautiful and nice

[@sandravalani359]

Excellent Presentation...thankS deeply for sharinG your Yummylicious receipe!!!✌😍🌹🌞🌹🍓🍓🍓🌹

[@sharonwarren5974]

Yes

[@adic7805]

I’m going to try to make this! But I want to substitute the sugar for Maple syrup. How many cups of Maple syrup would I need?

[@k93014]

Do I put this in the fridge or freezer after or does it stay on the shelf?

[@a.humphries8678]

Do you have to refrigerate? How long do these keep?

[@SallyBucciero]

How do you store this jam for long term preservation?

[@phyllispurcell727]

Can i use Splenda? ❤

[@angelalovell-koehler1219]

My go-to jam recipe! So easy and delicious! I've used pears before, when I didn't have apples, and it works just as well, and tastes amazing!! Fun to experiment with different fruits! Def recommend!

[@carolynjordan4633]

I KNOW THIS WAS THREE YEARS AGO IT IS NOW 2023. im new to your channal great job happy new year,

[@Rainebrown1954]

All looks great but don’t have new jars or tools to put them in and out of hot water. Could I use old jars and leave them in the water to cool down?