Chicken Free Strawberry Honey Jam
Sweet, sun-ripened strawberries meet floral honey and bright lemon in a homemade jam that tastes like the very best of summer captured in a jar. The process is straightforward — just fresh fruit, a handful of pantry staples, and a little patience on the stovetop — and the result is a glossy, deeply flavored spread that puts anything store-bought to shame. Arrowroot starch does the thickening work here instead of traditional pectin, giving the finished jam a beautifully smooth, glossy texture without any fuss. You control the consistency too: leave some rustic chunks in for a more textured spread, or mash it smooth if that's your style. It's completely plant-based and free from any animal proteins beyond the honey, making it a naturally safe choice when you're keeping poultry out of the picture — not that jam ever needed chicken, but cross-contamination from shared commercial facilities can be a real concern with processed spreads. Slather it on toast, swirl it into yogurt, or spoon it over pancakes straight from the fridge once it's set.
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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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