Dairy Free Strawberry Honey Jam
Sweet, bright, and deeply jammy, this strawberry spread is the kind of thing you'll want to keep a jar of in the fridge at all times. It comes together with just a handful of real ingredients — fresh or frozen strawberries, honey, lemon, and a little arrowroot starch to bring it all to that perfect glossy set. Honey steps in as the sweetener here, giving the jam a floral depth that plain sugar just can't match, while the lemon juice and zest keep everything tasting vibrant and fresh. The arrowroot slurry is the clever move that makes this work without any pectin, thickening the jam into a glossy, spoonable spread that firms up beautifully as it cools. Store-bought jams often sneak in dairy-derived additives or are processed on shared lines, so making your own means you know exactly what's in the jar. Mash the berries to your liking — leave it a little rustic and chunky or go smooth and silky, either way it's stunning on toast, stirred into oatmeal, or dolloped onto pancakes.
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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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