Artificial Food Coloring Free Strawberry Honey Jam
Most store-bought jams get their jewel-bright color from a cocktail of synthetic dyes — but this strawberry spread earns every bit of its gorgeous ruby hue from real fruit alone. Fresh or frozen strawberries, honey, and a squeeze of lemon are all it takes to build deep, naturally sweet flavor that no artificial shortcut can match. The arrowroot starch slurry is a clever finishing move, pulling the jam into a glossy, spoonable consistency without any additives or preservatives. You control the texture too — leave some chunky bits for a rustic feel or mash it smooth for a silky spread that glides beautifully on toast. That slow simmer over medium-low heat does the heavy lifting, coaxing the fruit down into a thick, fragrant jam that smells absolutely incredible as it cooks. Once it sets in the fridge, you've got a clean-ingredient condiment that works on everything from biscuits to yogurt to a classic PB&J.
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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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