Seed Oil Free Strawberry Honey Jam
Most store-bought jams are thickened with additives or cooked in facilities that use refined vegetable oils, and even "simple" fruit spreads can hide more than you'd expect on the label. This homemade version keeps things genuinely clean — just fresh strawberries, honey, lemon, and a touch of arrowroot starch to bring it all together into a glossy, spoonable spread. The honey adds a floral depth that granulated sugar simply can't match, and the lemon zest brightens every bite so the strawberry flavor really sings. Arrowroot does the thickening work here without any grain-based starches or industrial additives, making it a smart swap that also happens to produce a beautifully clear, jewel-toned jam. You can leave it a little rustic and chunky or mash it smooth depending on your mood — either way, it sets up perfectly after a rest in the fridge. Spread it on toast, swirl it into yogurt, or spoon it over pancakes knowing exactly what went into every jar.
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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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