Penn Herb Wellness Guide
Quick Strawberry Jam
This spring, make a big batch of strawberry jam so you can savor strawberries even in the dead of winter.
Ingredients
- 1 lb strawberries, washed, caps removed, and halved
- 2/3 cup sugar (or 3/4 cup)
- 2 Tbs powdered fruit pectin
- 2 tsp fresh lemon juice
Directions
- Mash strawberries in a large bowl using a potato masher or fork.
- Add sugar, pectin, and lemon juice. Stir well.
- Pour mixture into a 12-inch, non-stick skillet and boil until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
- Remove from skillet and pour into a bowl to cool.
- Once jam is at room temperature, cover tightly and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 95
Calories from Fat 1 (1%)
(0%)Total Fat 0g
(0%)Saturated Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Monounsaturated Fat 0g
(0%)Cholesterol 0mg
(0%)Sodium 8mg
(3%)Potassium 89mg
Total Carbohydrate 24g
(6%)Dietary Fiber 1g
Sugars 19g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
(1%)Protein 0g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by cooking methods.
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