Brazil Nut Free Strawberry Honey Jam
Bright, jammy, and sweetened entirely with honey, this strawberry spread is the kind of thing you'll want to keep a jar of in the fridge at all times. Fresh or frozen strawberries get cooked down with lemon juice and zest until the kitchen smells absolutely incredible, then a simple arrowroot slurry brings everything to that glossy, spoonable consistency you want from a proper jam. No pectin, no refined sugar, and absolutely no mystery ingredients — just clean, recognizable pantry staples from start to finish. Store-bought jams can be surprisingly tricky to vet for hidden additives, so making your own means you know exactly what's going in the jar. You can mash the berries as much or as little as you like, leaving it rustic and chunky or smooth enough to ribbon over yogurt or toast. The arrowroot trick at the end is genuinely clever — it sets the jam beautifully without any gumminess, and the final texture turns glossy and lush as it cools. Once it's sealed and chilled, you've got a vibrant, fruit-forward spread that tastes like peak strawberry season no matter what time of year it is.
About FigFig is a food discovery app that helps you find foods and recipes that fit your dietary needs. Whether you have food allergies, intolerances, or follow a specific diet, Fig makes it easy to eat with confidence.
Learn more →Ingredients
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.
Want the full recipe?
Create a Fig account for step-by-step instructions, access to our full recipe library, and more!