Sesame Free Strawberry Honey Jam
Bright, fruity, and just sweet enough, this strawberry jam is the kind of thing you'll want to spread on absolutely everything — toast, yogurt, biscuits, a spoon straight from the jar. It comes together with just a handful of clean ingredients: fresh or frozen strawberries, honey, lemon, and a touch of arrowroot starch to bring it all to that glossy, spoonable consistency. Store-bought jams can be a minefield of unexpected additives, so making your own means you know exactly what's in every jar. The honey adds a floral depth that plain sugar just can't match, and the lemon zest keeps the whole thing tasting alive and vibrant rather than flat or overly sweet. Arrowroot does a beautiful job thickening without clouding the jam or dulling that gorgeous ruby color. The slow simmer on the stovetop is genuinely satisfying to watch — the fruit breaks down, the mixture reduces, and you end up with something that looks and tastes like it took far more effort than it did. Cool it down, seal it up, and you've got a fridge staple that's as wholesome as it is delicious.
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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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