Lactose Free Strawberry Honey Jam
Sweet, bright, and deeply fruity, this homemade strawberry jam is the kind of thing that makes a plain piece of toast feel like a treat. It's made entirely from whole, simple ingredients — fresh or frozen strawberries, honey, lemon, and a touch of arrowroot starch to bring it all together — so there's no dairy hiding anywhere in the jar. That matters more than you'd think, since store-bought jams and fruit spreads can occasionally contain unexpected additives, and making your own puts you fully in control. The honey adds a floral depth that granulated sugar just can't match, while the lemon juice and zest keep the flavor lively and balanced. Arrowroot starch does the thickening work beautifully here, giving the finished jam a glossy, set texture without any dairy-based ingredients. You can leave it a little rustic and chunky or mash it smooth — either way, it firms up perfectly once cooled and refrigerated. Spread it on toast, swirl it into oatmeal, or spoon it over pancakes for a homemade touch that genuinely tastes like summer.
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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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