Nitrate & Nitrite Free Strawberry Honey Jam
Most store-bought jams and preserves rely on added preservatives to extend shelf life, which makes finding a truly clean option trickier than it sounds. This homemade spread skips all of that — just fresh or frozen strawberries, honey, bright lemon juice and zest, and a touch of arrowroot starch to bring it all together into a glossy, spoonable jam. The honey adds a floral depth that granulated sugar simply can't match, and the lemon keeps the flavor lively rather than flat or overly sweet. Crushing the strawberries by hand means you get to choose your texture — leave it rustic and chunky or mash it smooth, depending on your mood. The arrowroot slurry is a smart finishing move, thickening the jam quickly without any artificial additives or pectin packets. Once it cools in the jar, you'll have a vibrant, jewel-toned spread that's perfect on toast, stirred into yogurt, or dolloped onto anything that needs a little something extra.
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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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