Strawberry Jam
This homemade strawberry jam is made without any added preservatives, so storage jars must be kept thoroughly clean and sanitary. It is recommended not to make large batches at once, and the lengthy preparation process requires plenty of patience.
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When preparing homemade strawberry jam with no added preservatives, it is critical to ensure all jars are fully sanitized and spotless. It is best to avoid making too much in a single batch, and you will need to exercise patience, as the full preparation process takes a considerable amount of time.
Ingredients
strawberry
white sugar
Instructions
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Step 1
Wash the strawberries with the calyxes still attached, and do not remove the calyxes while washing to prevent nutrient loss.
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Step 2
Cut off the calyxes of the strawberries and cut each strawberry into four small pieces;
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Step 3
Add granulated sugar to the strawberries, and pour in the entire 400g bag of sugar.
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Step 4
Mix the strawberries and granulated sugar thoroughly:
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Step 5
After leaving it to rest at room temperature for 2 to 3 hours, a large amount of strawberry juice will have been released:
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Step 6
Turn up the heat to high and bring the strawberries to a boil:
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Step 7
There is a lot of foam, so use a spoon to skim it off bit by bit; you must be patient:
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Step 8
This is what it looks like after the foam has been removed:
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Simmering Process
Simmer uncovered for 30 minutes, stirring constantly every 10 minutes during this period to prevent the mixture from burning at the bottom of the pot. After the initial 30 minutes, continue simmering over low heat for another 20 minutes: stir every 5 minutes for the first 10 minutes of this stage, and stay by the pot to stir constantly for the last 10 minutes, as the mixture is very prone to burning at the bottom at this point.
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Late-Stage Simmering Appearance
This is what the jam looks like in the later stage of simmering, when it is almost finished:
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Doneness Test
How do you know when the jam is fully cooked? Drop a single drop of strawberry jam into a bowl of clear water; if the drop sinks to the bottom quickly and does not dissolve, the jam is simmered to perfection.
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Storage and Serving Suggestions
Wait until the strawberry jam cools completely, then transfer it into clean jars and store in the refrigerator. When eating breakfast, spread it on bread or steamed buns to enjoy a delicious meal!
