Barley Free Strawberry Honey Jam
Bright, sun-ripened strawberries cooked down with honey, fresh lemon juice, and a touch of zest make for a jam that tastes like the very best of summer captured in a jar. The sweetness here comes entirely from honey rather than refined sugar, which gives the finished spread a floral, rounded depth that store-bought versions rarely match. Arrowroot starch steps in as the thickener, delivering that glossy, spoonable set without any grain-based additives — making this a genuinely safe choice for anyone avoiding barley or other gluten-containing thickeners that often sneak into commercial preserves. You control the texture, too: leave a few rustic chunks of fruit for character, or mash it smooth if you prefer a more classic spread. The whole process is straightforward — just a saucepan, a masher, and a little patience while the kitchen fills with the most incredible fruity aroma. Once it cools and sets in the jar, you'll have a vibrant, clean-ingredient jam that's equally at home on morning toast, stirred into yogurt, or dolloped onto a cheese board.
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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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