How to Make Strawberry Jam!! Homemade Small Batch Preserves Recipe

Learn how to make a small batch of homemade strawberry jam! Sometimes you don't want to make 12 pints at a time. Or maybe you don't have a canner. Well, this recipe is for you. Enjoy!
What you'll need:
2 lbs fresh strawberries
2 cups granulated sugar
1 Tbsp lemon juice
This recipe requires 2 lbs of strawberries which is approximately 4 1/2 cups of firmly packed chunked strawberries. You may use frozen berries if you wish but thaw them first. You can also use blueberries, raspberries, blackberries or any combination thereof.
Also, you cannot reduce the sugar in this recipe. It will not work. Since this is essentially a candy, it just doesn't work with less sugar.
If you wish to use a candy thermometer, you can do so. You will need to cook this to 220*F.
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[@_imaperson_5153]

For those of you actually trying to make strawberry jam: this recipe turned out amazingly for me and I highly suggest it 👌 10/10

[@_imaperson_5153]

@omicron ceti Just whatever kind you like, I used white and wheat bread

[@_imaperson_5153]

@omicron ceti ohh I dont know about jalapeno bread, they do make jalapeno jelly tho so it might be good?

[@dritabrown]

was it too sweet?

[@_imaperson_5153]

@@dritabrown no, not in my opinion

[@_imaperson_5153]

@Miriam Castilleja yes, the hardest part for me was having to have patience while it was boiling😂

[@blondstoner7272]

I made this today with strawberries from my sisters strawberry patch, she passed away November 2020 from COVID. It’s kind of special since I won’t ever be going back to her house.

[@blondstoner7272]

@@harvestmaid5669 ok

[@4amstorm]

@@harvestmaid5669 How are you going to tell them how their own sister passed? No matter your views, have some respect and tact. @Blondstoner my condolences for your sister...

[@jkreunite9703]

Im so sorry for your loss :(

[@TEMUJINARTS]

@@harvestmaid5669 oh man...some decorum please.

[@missrobinson1212]

@@harvestmaid5669 nope. covid alone can kill you and its very serious

[@ketogorl]

Just made this today & it was *FANTASTIC!!!* My only regret is that I didn’t triple the recipe!! We’re a family of 6 so this small batch won’t last us a week!! 🤣😂🤣 I loved that it was 3 simple ingredients but it truly tastes amazing!! I cannot wait to make blueberry jam now ❤️❤️❤️

[@s0krio848]

Ah, yes, works wonders. If it takes a bit too long to harden and turn more jammy (over 25-35 minutes), try adding about a teaspoon more sugar. It helps a lot! The jam is delicious, it’s so easy and amazing on a peanut butter jelly.

[@aallpp55]

Hi, was it very sweet when you made this jam as he used 2 cups of sugar? Thanks.

[@ritageraghty3261]

He probably used caster sugar.

[@s0krio848]

@@aallpp55 yeah, it is quite sweet but on bread it evens out a lot!

[@KeepingitRealintheKitchen]

I love that this is a small batch and no special tools or weird ingredients THANK YOU!

[@Laserbully]

Keeping it Real in the Kitchen How long can the jam stay edible until it goes bad?

[@napoleonbonaparte7529]

Silver Unknown I believe 6 months In the fridge

[@beautifulmisfit2000]

Ji-min need jam

[@ub-4630]

It's not weird, it's exotic.

[@aiai-j7i]

Sugar really is a weird ingredient, if you think about it...the effects on the brain are as strong as cocaine.

[@freebeerishere]

me: how do I know when it’s ready crouton: you’ll know me: uh w-what crouton: shshshhh you’ll know ;)

[@lol-rk1qg]

😂😂😂

[@zoemaurer5402]

I made this recipe and I’m IN LOVE!! I’ve given it to my grandparents and my boyfriend’s family and they all love it!! It takes a while for the strawberries to completely boil, but it’s completely worth it! I’m going to try it with peaches next!!

[@farishajabbar638]

I love this recipe. I come back to it every strawberry season! ❤

[@xxYungRedxx]

Made this a few days ago, it's amazing. Had it with a fried egg sandwich on a ciabatta roll, never buying jam again!

[@THEK1NGSCLAN]

Well it’s been 7 years have you bought jam since 😏

[@ayeshaaltamimi5054]

@@THEK1NGSCLAN 😂you are so funny

[@ashlinncollins5505]

I honestly came here for bts but honestly that jam looks good and now I'm starving

[@zerochns1163]

Jesus Christ same

[@hongjoongie5128]

Hai jesus

[@oliviakelley6590]

Jesus Christ relatable

[@serenityy_jm4399]

bless me with jhope holy water

[@-minxxcotton9190]

o wow, bangtan made it worldwide but now they're till' heaven

[@DeviBuster]

My mum loves to have little victorian themed tea party's with me, so I'll definitely show her this recipe next time! It looks and sounds great! Perfect for my mum's British scones :) thank you!

[@veronicaotero7630]

Loves this recipe, making it for the second time. It worked for me with 1 cup sugar, 1 monk sugar. I added the lemons zest too! My favorite jam now!

[@SlimegirlBrinkman]

I’ve been making jam using this method for months and it comes out delicious every time!!❤️❤️💕❤️👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽😊😊

[@audreywilliams6533]

Thank you,I love strawberry jam..

[@oregontrisha365]

Just made this. Got three half pints of the most delicious jam I have ever made. Excellent!!

[@user-ku9ip8hu8k]

I have spent an hour looking for this video!!! Misplaced my recipe I wrote down a while back. My family ONLY WANTS this one!!! It is sooooo goooood!!! And so easy. Doubled the recipe and after cooling down, jars go into the freezer! Easy easy easy! THIS IS THE BEST, I swear!

[@emptyricebowl]

Looking by the comment section.. I can't ever get away from this fandom.. now let me comment something normal I love how this recipe doesn't need pectin or gelatin (Agar agar works too! It's just like gelatin but vegan/seaweed based)

[@junomay6341]

Asian Salt hallelujah i’m subbing

[@Olivia.S]

I like that he didn't use any pectin. I hate that texure of pectin.

[@croutoncrackerjacks]

I'm not a fan of pectin gelled jam either. It's almost like jarred Jell-O. Not that there's anything wrong with Jell-O, I just don't want to spread it on my toast in the morning.

[@tbzchangmin7718]

me too. i can really relate to this. I HATE PECTIN! it taste like jamless bread genies

[@HalwenGreenleaf]

omg the one non-bts related comment

[@btssnatchedmywigandthrewit723]

This is one of the only comments that are not about bts 😂

[@amultifandomhumanthatneeds2973]

*_wow, I found an non-bts related comment on this vid._*

[@celiaescalante]

This brings back good memories. My mom gave me a book on making jam when I was three years old. I loved that book so much! ❤ Thank you!!!

[@Gwenlj]

Straight and to the point thank you 😊 Beautiful Strawberry 🍓 Jam ❤️

[@rimamousa675]

This's the most adorable jam I've ever prepared, this recipe is awesome, I tried it yest. on3 Kg of Strawberries with adjusted amount of sugar & lemon juice to suit the amount, & I made the most perfect jam I've ever made in my life , my whole family admired the recipe, everything is adjusted perfectly , the colour, the consistency, the taste , the strawberry pieces, the amount of sugar to lemon juice ...everything is great...I'm a super super fan with the recipe & the product....Everyone should try it!

[@vanillagutz1]

If you dont mind me asking, how much sugar did you use?

[@angelatapia3813]

What ratios did you use? Trying to stay away from to much sugar.

[@craigandannbrewer9140]

One of the best jams I ever tasted! Turned out berry well!

[@Rosie-Malina]

Recycled jam jars, (sterilised in microwave, lids boiled for 15 minutes, ) hot jam poured in hot jars , lids on tight asap, works like factory seals !! My jam doesn’t spoil for years.. Great jam, thanks for sharing. cheers

[@nancyfriedberg9516]

this actually works. I never got near sticking to the bottom...."game's over" was enough of a warning for me. 2 lbs made a perfectly sweet/tart perfectly coagulated jam. So Thank You! Mr. Crackerjack!

[@littlevickietee]

Just made this today and it turned out REALLY well. Last summer when I made jam, my mom and I used liquid pectin and never boiled anything and never added lemon juice so this is pretty much a whole new recipe. If I were to make jam again, I would do it using this recipe. Boiling and stirring for ~40 mins was a lot of work, but it's very worth it when you finally get to use it on toast or when you give a jar to a loved one. I am not an experienced cook. I only know a few recipes. If you're like me and nervous about trying, just go for it. Make sure to keep your distance from the pan because the mixture is VERY hot. Remember that you don't want it to stick on the bottom and you can tell that it's nearing the end when the foam gets to be a dark pink and finally it just stirs into the thickened mixture. Definitely use the frozen plate technique - this gave me sure confidence that the jam was done. Great little recipe :)

[@pushpajayesh]

Clear and to-the-point explanation from start to end. 👏 Thanks a lot. Looks too delicious. 👍 Am definitely going to try.

[@Nonyabsnss]

I just finished making this for the very first time and wow!!!! It’s delicious! Thank you so much for this simple quick but very detailed explanation.

[@carenrogers19]

Exactly what I've been looking for. No gelatin or all that fancy stuff and simple as well as a small batch. Great and thanks

[@worldmadness2566]

I can't make this until strawberries go on sale but I can't wait. This I know I can do. Great job 👍👍👍👍👍 tfs such an easy recipe that looks amazing

[@jgjg3848]

Just a tip: If you take the strawberries and sugar (at the beginning) and mash them up with a masher, they make an excellent ice cream topping. Just a thought if you want to cut up a little extra to set aside. Your jam recipe is what was used when I was a kid. Huge batches were made, then poured into canning jars and sometimes just freezer safe bowls, then frozen for longer storage.

[@moonvenus2004]

This is the perfect recipe for strawberry jam. I use this recipe every year to make jam during summer.

[@paquitamoreno3537]

I love how easy this is to make! Just preparing my second batch! Thanks so much!

[@nidasal7752]

Made this today! Thank you so much for the recipe! It was simple, and only required ingredients and utensils that someone would have at home. The jam was DELICIOUS! LOVE FROM CANADA!

[@TMX369]

Thank you for sharing! Made this yesterday and it turned out great! I did cut down on the sugar by 1/2 cup. Your recipes are always great!🧡

[@autumtear702]

Just made this and it is my very first homemade Jam and it is DELICIOUS!!! AN ABSOLUTE KEEPER FOR ALWAYS!

[@antonio4100]

Hello!

[@kamranki]

Fantastic recipe! I prepared exactly as per your instructions (just swapped half white sugar for brown sugar) and results were amazing!

[@hippiewillow4947]

Thank you! Your jam looks perfectly Delicious😋

[@lindaparker6102]

Looks delicious, wow so simple ! Thank you !

[@abbas4eva1]

I’m on a keto diet, I’ve made it but instead I have substituted the sugar with erythritol powder and it turned out beautifully!!! It taste amazing, better the one u buy ready!!! Will definitely recommend.

[@deidreperry6493]

I picked Fresh strawberries today and make. Strawberry jam using this recipe. I stirred for about 40 minutes faithfully and IT TURNED OUT GREAT!!!!!

[@rolexk3de]

Awesome! I liked the idea of using the melon baller to "cut" the strawberries. Thanks so much for sharing this idea!!

[@bvec97]

I’ll be canning this for some long winters. Thank you very much 🙏🏻❤️

[@mikez9371]

10 out of 10 I tried it out and it was the best strawberry jam I’ve ever tasted in my life.

[@lisawong6573]

Perfect strawberries jam. Yummy 😋 👍👍👍👍

[@alisazhang4603]

idk what i'm doing but i'm in a jam frenzy--just decided that ma boi jimin deserves love

[@zicaiii]

Alisa Zhang This is about real fucking jam, stop being those immature annoying armies.

[@LolliGiggles]

Alisa Zhang how do I still find fellow ARMY ON A JAM MAKING VIDEO lol

[@gabrielasoto2585]

stop

[@ryvnz]

please stop

[@k1ttyst4r62]

@@zicaiii Whats wrong with u?

[@jebtanquis7842]

This looks amazing! I can’t wait to make one! 🥰

[@melindollar888]

I love your strawberry jam recipe. I already made it over and over again and it’s perfect and made more natural Thanks a lot!

[@thirdeyeblends]

I just tried this recipe and wow I'm just surprised at the outcome! It was so good that everyone in the family ate even we all already had dinner! No joke guys! I even used washed sugar and not the white granulated version and it was soo good! Thaanks so much for sharing this! Love it!

[@tacocat_2801]

Great recipe! I made this today and it turned out so good! I've also tried cooking it for less time to get a strawberry sauce to put on cheesecake and ice cream.

[@sun102398]

This is a fantastic how-to! Thank you soo much. Berrie season is here and I'll be putting this to practice ASAP

[@TheNaturalebeauty]

I made this jam this morning!!! So easy. My husband DESTROYED it :-). I made it with raspberries. So good on biscuits.

[@lyndaaaa3171]

i just made this and its AMAZING.

[@pumpkinmochaa]

The texture and flavor came out exactly like the type of strawberry jars you would purchase at the store! Thanks for this video. Will definitely be making more homemade jam following this tutorial :)

[@editesantos6823]

im going to give this video to jimin, he needs it LOL

[@jashlyngomez7251]

I'm actually gonna send this to @BTS_twt and have a caption 'jimin make this and you'll have jams!' :D

[@editesantos6823]

Jimin is my lifeu omg 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Chloe-pw4br]

DONT FORGET TO ADD SOME SUGA

[@editesantos6823]

truuuu

[@eternalis]

it's time to stop

[@torichill7294]

Thankyou for this recipe its 100 percent organic ,no preservatives good for health gonna try it out soon cant wait looks too good

[@darlaarmstrong2415]

Made this today! Excellent results. Definitely recommend this recipe.

[@mandyjohnson9074]

I’ve never made jam before and I thought this would be perfect to start with. It’s amazing!! When you say you’ll know when it’s done. You really do.

[@it-ke9od]

It gets really thick and dark

[@it-ke9od]

I didn't even use alot of sugar. Half cup for 4.5lbs of berries. It worked perfect

[@nanslater8125]

Just like my granny taught me how to make. Delicious

[@uno1r]

I just made mine today following your instructions.. it turned out great no more buying jam

[@suepittman6864]

Spot on! Excellent video. Speaks slowly so you’re not having to back up and hear what he said again. Had a gallon of strawberries and it produced 8 jelly jars. Start to finish including washing, cutting, cooking took about 2 hours but had to do two batches to make sure it didn’t bubble out of the pot by trying to do all at once. No biggie. CoVid stay at home! What else do I have to do!!!!! Jars are cooling now but I snuck a taste. Yummmmmmm. A big thumbs up from me here in NC!

[@ymReal]

I just finishing my jam and I can guarantee for the serious viewers...this is a life changing recipe 😍😍😍😍😍👌 my jam was on point and is soooo easy to make. Thank you so much for sharing this with us!!

[@ShamimAhmed-zo2su]

Was it too sweet?

[@tanujaaradhya3718]

Omggg I tried this recipe, best jam ever 🙏🏽

[@moniquefennell7317]

I love this recipe, I use it every time I make strawberry jam. Thank you.

[@GearFr0st]

I did with frozen strawberries and every step of the way i tought it would not work but in the end it did and it turned out great, thank you.

[@Karina-if2fp]

I found this recipe some days ago, and I made the jam today. IT'S ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS! Easy to prepare, a few ingredients and doesn't take long. I used only 1 cup of sugar instead of 2 and it was perfect for me and my kids! Thank you so much for sharing!!!

[@croutoncrackerjacks]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@hennigeaesser5755]

Yey Jimin can have his jams back😂🎉

[@phloughergirl]

I love that this is a small batch. Some of us don’t have acres of farmland where we grow bushels of produce. I know we can buy it in the store , but I much prefer fresh. Also, the consistency of this jam is absolutely perfect. So many of the other videos I have watched, their end product is way too soupy for me. Thank you for putting this together. I can’t wait to try it!

[@btsendedurfaves]

Oh wow

[@andreeag677]

Is there a recipe for Jimin's jams?

[@bibi-yl8os]

Godeanu Andreea No... (I've searched so much for jimin's jams)

[@victoria-fo7tx]

Andreea JK stop

[@teodoraserafim6566]

Is there a recipe for annoying armys?

[@no-xy8cx]

• MissExtra • Nope srry.

[@zicaiii]

Fucking annoying armies

[@lesliejimenez9581]

Saw this video last night and decided to try it out. Very simple yet so delicious. I personally think it tastes a lot better than store bought. No more buying from the store from now on 😊👌🏼😎

[@Bailydub]

Made this today. Turned out great. Had loads of strawberries left, which I bough for Daiquiris on the weekend, they would've even up in the bin. First time making Jam, and it's very tasty.

[@jazziewazie]

Awesome STRAWBERRY Jam

[@deeg1553]

I have always wanted to make jam, but wasn’t confident enough, as I know it’s not super easy- I just did this recipe...it honestly turned out AMAZING!!! And it was easy! Makes me feel like a competent cook! Thank you so much!!! Can’t wait for breakfast for hot buttered biscuits with my strawberry jam and my family!! 🍓👍🏻 oh and can anyone please tell me if you can use peaches or maybe apricots to make a preserve this way too? I’d sure appreciate it! :)

[@georgeyuan]

Lol I made this with blueberries and it worked out pretty well

[@oneki-live]

love this method....

[@kaweesarochart6096]

Woow this is a wonderful recipe and simple procedure, thanks for teaching me how to make strawberry jam.

[@lydiah7184]

I made a double batch of this and it was deeeeelicious! Plenty of jam for the next few months for my family of 4 (almost 5) ❤️🍓

[@antonio4100]

Hello

[@starchange]

Thank you for the easy to follow recipe with key points! I translated this recipe into Korean for my parents and they are quite excited to make fresh jam with the berries they've grown!

[@muminahsalaam]

That's so cute

[@starchange]

Update: This recipe is POPULAR!!! My parents shared the jam with different family members and gave them away as gifts...very popular. Thank you very much!

[@capttitanic8136]

I love how you make everything simpler ♥️ thank you for sharing

[@quenshiaqahtany9557]

I love the way how he made it look delicious

[@outlier2211]

I've used this recipe 4 times now. Three times for strawberry jam and once for raspberry. They all came out fantastic! I love not needing a candy thermometer or using pectin. It firms up just fine and tastes great!

[@unpopularonion5685]

Did you sub out two lbs of strawberries for two lbs of raspberries?

[@mikashowalter121]

Jimin needs to watch this!!! (any A.R.M.Y.s out there?)

[@mikashowalter121]

thx jimin you got me obsessed with jam recipes so i don't run out of jam like you

[@strrykids3117]

Yo wassup? 😂

[@parkbean9001]

Jimin, you got no jams.

[@c__ain_1586]

Arrow Gaming YOOOO

[@THEO-un8xs]

Arrow Gaming ya got no jams

[@nobody7989]

I made this today and I am so so so glad I did. totally amazing, probably the best thing I've ever made :)

[@seannorman9169]

So simple...thank you

[@judichristopher4604]

Thank YOU sooo much for sharing this great video...

[@lilyofthevalley7573]

Judi Christopher it was INFIREING

[@luiscarlostabian2192]

I’ve never been so confused in reading the comment section, and then I realised it’s just “armies” and their inside jokes

[@kaitlyn948]

pls it's such an old joke too coming from an army

[@eli-nv5wn]

yup😂

[@tsunaka]

im so so sorry about them 😭 it’s really cringy and even the bts member who the joke originated from has said that he’s uncomfortable with it. i apologise on behalf of them

[@Lulu-qp6oh]

@@tsunaka don't worry! You aren't responsible for other people's poor behavior but it's much appreciated anyways ^^

[@KaRiNa-pj9sb]

Thank you for posting so delicious recipe!

[@ddreamm]

OMG I JUST TRIED IT AND IT WAS SOO DELICIOUS. Was worried first n tried to make a small batch w/ 500grams instead, substitute lemon with lime since i didn't have any, and only have hotplate to cook it. It took wayyy longer with 600watt hotplate but it turned out to be so beautiful and tasty!!! Got only 1 200ml jar. I tried to make Strawberry milk with the jam and it was phenomenal!! NO MORE STORE BOUGHT JAM. THANK YOU STRAWBERRY JAM ANGEL!

[@chiquetashields9022]

I bought some sure jell because I was going to try my hand at making homemade jam. I stumbled on to this recipe and it has changed my life! It turned out perfect! I even used the same technique to make blueberry jam and it worked just as well. Going to try peach next. I looked at your channel and see where your last video was a year ago. I hope that you are doing well and wanted you to know that you are a huge help and inspiration. Thank you for all of your amazing videos.

[@ShamimAhmed-zo2su]

Was jam too sweet?

[@chiquetashields9022]

I found it very sweet if I paired it with peanut butter, but on its on with just toast it was perfect to me.

[@min.13_7]

I love this fandom so much

[@Luvbengs1]

I tried with strawberry, blackberries and blue berries and I loved it

[@paulinerosedeguzman2349]

I just made this recipe, and it really taste amazing!!!! This is what I am looking for a Strawberry jam! the taste, the texture, I so love it!! thanks for sharing!!!!!! highly recommended!

[@edytadelfel7282]

I love your carefully selected recipes and process/technique to make things to satisfy the taste buds!!! Fantastic quality of ingredients too. What more can I say... I must sample them.

[@antonio4100]

Hello

[@edytadelfel7282]

@@antonio4100 Hi

[@antonio4100]

@@edytadelfel7282 Good morning,how are you doing?

[@jessicaaguirre1229]

Thank you, thank you, thank you! This recipe is too great for people that are vegan

[@zhirong666]

This strawberry jam recipe is the best

[@princessbournett109]

Just made this! Can’t believe how easy-so excited!

[@PainInSTEM]

I made 2 batches in small sizes , kinda just eyeballed the sugar and it turned out wonderful. I’m making these cute pastries for my friends and I wanted to make jam as well for Valentine’s Day. And I’m so happy how it all came out so easy truly recommend it :)

[@LizzieWhiz]

I made blueberry and apple jam the other day, I usually like to use Bramley cooking apples because they turn into an apple sauce consistency but I only had gala apples so I grated them to stretch the amount of blueberries I had.....delicious! A favourite jame in England is apple and blackberry. Usually the same amount of apples to blackberries so 1 kilo (2.2llb) of each and the same of sugar and you have a huge amount of jam. For those who don't know...Pears, apples, guavas, quince, plums, gooseberries, and oranges, lemons and other citrus fruits contain large amounts of pectin, while soft fruits, like cherries, grapes, and strawberries, contain small amounts of pectin. So you don't need pectin jam and it was the lemon juice which helped to thicken the strawberry jan.

[@KittenBowl1]

Lemon juice is for color brightness and citrus flavor to balance out the sweetness. Not for thickness. It’s the sugar that you boil down with fruits that also have sugar that do make strawberry jam thick. Nothing to do with lemon juice. Lemon juice has nothing to do with making jam thick. If you don’t use lemon juice you still get thick jam as long as you boil it down. More you boil it down less water and more candy like thicker jam. More sugar you use you get thicker candy like jam in shorter amount of time (but too sweet) and it’s normally the exact weight (% of the weight of fruits). That’s why a good recipe tells you exact percentage to the weight of fruits you use and not in cups like this American recipe. You need to use pectin if you want the jam to completely set in the jar. Or fruit jelly. That’s why you test it on the plate as he was doing. Pectin jam doesn’t usually require a plate test and the recipe just tells you to boil for certain minutes. You can make this exact jam without lemon juice and you still get exact same consistency as long as you boil it down to the thickness you want. But if you don’t use lemon juice you get much darker color jam and sugary jam depending on the sourness of the fruit(s) you use.

[@serenitylandon8579]

I mix mine with milk sometimes! So good!!!

[@thunderheartgaming4416]

Just made this jam for my dad because its his favorite kind an he loved it