Celery Free Strawberry Honey Jam
Sweet, glossy, and bursting with real strawberry flavor, this homemade jam is the kind of thing that makes a plain piece of toast feel like a treat worth sitting down for. It comes together with just a handful of clean, straightforward ingredients — fresh or frozen strawberries, honey, bright lemon, and a touch of arrowroot starch to bring it all to that perfect spreadable consistency. Sweetened entirely with honey instead of refined sugar, it has a floral depth that store-bought versions simply can't match. The arrowroot slurry is a smart finishing move: it thickens the jam quickly and gives it that gorgeous, glossy sheen without any fuss. You can mash the berries to your liking — leave it a little rustic and chunky, or go smooth and silky depending on your mood. Once it cools and sets in the fridge, you'll have a jar of something genuinely special that works on everything from biscuits to yogurt to 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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