Pork Free Strawberry Honey Jam
Sweet, glossy, and bursting with real strawberry flavor, this homemade jam is the kind of spread that makes even plain toast feel like a treat. It skips refined sugar entirely, leaning on honey and fresh lemon juice to coax out the natural brightness of the fruit — no artificial anything, just clean, simple ingredients you can actually pronounce. Arrowroot starch does the thickening work here, giving the finished jam a beautifully glossy texture without any of the mystery additives you might find hiding in store-bought versions. You get to control the texture too, leaving it rustic and chunky or mashing it smooth depending on your mood. The slow simmer on the stovetop is genuinely satisfying to watch — the mixture reduces, deepens in color, and starts to smell absolutely incredible. Once it cools and sets in the jar, you'll have a vibrant, fruit-forward spread that works on everything from biscuits to yogurt to a cheese board.
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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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