MSG Free Strawberry Honey Jam
There is something deeply satisfying about making your own jam from scratch, especially when the ingredient list is this clean and honest. Fresh or frozen strawberries get cooked down with honey, bright lemon juice, and a touch of zest, so every spoonful tastes like real fruit rather than something that came out of a factory. Store-bought jams and preserves are a surprisingly common hiding spot for additives and flavor enhancers, but this recipe sidesteps all of that with nothing but whole, recognizable ingredients. Arrowroot starch stands in as the thickener here, giving the finished jam a gorgeous glossy sheen without any of the processed stabilizers you'd find in commercial versions. You can mash the berries to your liking — leave it a little rustic and chunky, or go smooth and spreadable depending on your mood. Once it cools and sets in the jar, you'll have a vibrant, naturally sweet spread that works on toast, stirred into yogurt, or dolloped over 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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