Who doesn’t like to enjoy hot tea and berries picked in summer on winter evenings? Making jam is a great way to stock up on wholesome vitamins. You can simply eat the product with a spoon, or spread a slice of freshly baked bread and butter on them, add them to pies or pour pancakes on them. Next, we will consider an excellent recipe for strawberry jam. This delicacy will not leave anyone indifferent who has tried it at least once.
Classic Strawberry Jam Recipe
For the preparation of goodies, it is necessary to prepare berries and granulated sugar in a ratio of 1: 1. If the strawberries are purchased, then it must be quickly washed with cold water and cleaned of leaves and twigs. If the berries are homemade, clean, then you can not wash them at all. Put everything in a deep container and cover with sugar. We leave it overnight so that as much juice as possible is released, since we do not add water. The next day, we transfer the whole mass to a saucepan and put on fire. We boil for about five minutes, having previously thoroughly mixed with a wooden or silicone spatula. Then we remove the berries in a bowl using a slotted spoon, and leave the resulting syrup on the fire for another five minutes. After the time has passed, we return the strawberries to their place and cook for another five minutes, removing the foam that has appeared with a spoon. This procedure with berries is repeated a couple more times. This is the main prescription for jam - strawberry or strawberry. We sterilize the jars either by scalding with boiling water, or using a microwave or multicooker. Pour the cooked strawberry jam into them. The recipe, as you see, is quite simple.
Multicooking
If you have this wonderful kitchen appliance that saves time and effort, then be sure to use it in the preparation of preserves and jams. The prepared berries are transferred to the saucepan of the multicooker and covered with sugar on top. Close the lid and turn on the extinguishing program for about an hour. In the process there is no need to open the lid and mix the mass. The foam also does not need to be removed, since it does not form at all. As you can see, this recipe for strawberry jam is a simplified version of the classic, as you will put a minimum of effort and get a great result. The main thing is not to digest the berries for too long, as they can boil, and you will get shapeless porridge. In a day you can already taste your strawberry jam. A photo of this masterpiece is presented below.
Sterilization of cans
It is very important to pour the jam into clean, sterilized jars. After that, they are placed in a large pot. Fill with water so that its upper level reaches the narrow part of the cans. We put on a strong fire and boil for 10-20 minutes, depending on the volume of the container. At the end of the sterilization process, screw the lids. Cool the jam to room temperature and put it in storage in a cool, dark room. A pantry is perfect for this. I wish you to prepare a delicious jam, which will be an overeating for your entire family.