Nutmeg Free Strawberry Honey Jam
Sweet, bright, and deeply fruity, this strawberry honey jam is the kind of homemade spread that makes every breakfast feel a little more special. Fresh or frozen strawberries get cooked down with honey, lemon juice, and lemon zest until they're jammy and glossy — no refined sugar, no unnecessary spices, just clean, honest flavor. Arrowroot starch steps in as the thickener, giving the finished jam a beautiful sheen and a set that firms up perfectly as it cools. Many store-bought jams and preserves sneak in warm spices during production, so making your own is the most reliable way to keep things simple and exactly to your taste. You control the texture too — leave a few rustic chunks of berry in there or mash it smooth, whichever way you like your toast. The whole process comes together in one saucepan, and the result is a vibrant, fridge-ready jar of jam that tastes genuinely homemade in the best possible way.
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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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