Alpha Gal Friendly Strawberry Honey Jam
Bright, sun-ripened strawberries cooked down with honey and a hit of fresh lemon make for a jam that tastes like the very best of summer captured in a jar. For anyone managing alpha-gal syndrome, store-bought jams and spreads can be a minefield of hidden mammalian-derived ingredients like gelatin, certain natural flavors, or dairy-based additives — this recipe sidesteps all of that entirely. The thickening here comes from arrowroot starch rather than any animal-based product, so you get that gorgeous, glossy set without a single ingredient to second-guess. A little lemon zest brightens the whole thing and keeps the sweetness from going one-note, while the honey adds depth that plain sugar just can't match. You control the texture too — leave it a little rustic and chunky or mash it smooth depending on your mood. Spread it on toast, swirl it into oatmeal, or spoon it straight from the jar — no judgment here. Once you've made a batch of this at home, it's genuinely hard to go back to anything from the grocery store shelf.
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16 servings
- 1 lb fresh or frozen strawberries, hulled and roughly chopped
- 3 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp arrowroot starch
- 1 tbsp cold water
Instructions
- 1
Combine the strawberries, honey, lemon juice, and lemon zest in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir to coat the fruit, then cook, stirring occasionally, until the strawberries release their juices and the mixture begins to bubble, about 5 minutes.
- 2
Use a potato masher or fork to crush the strawberries to your preferred texture — a few larger pieces left in gives a rustic jam, or mash thoroughly for a smoother spread.
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