Coconut Free Strawberry Honey Jam
Bright, fruity, and sweetened purely with honey, this homemade strawberry spread is the kind of thing that makes store-bought jars feel like a compromise. 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 great jam. No refined sugar, no pectin, and — crucially — none of the coconut-derived thickeners or coconut sugar that sneak into so many "natural" jam recipes on the market. The arrowroot does all the heavy lifting here, giving the finished spread a beautiful sheen and a clean set without altering the bright berry flavor. You can leave it a little rustic and chunky or mash it smooth depending on your mood, which makes it endlessly versatile on toast, stirred into yogurt, or spooned over pancakes. Once it cools and firms up in the fridge, you'll have a jar of something genuinely special made from ingredients you can actually pronounce.
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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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