Shellfish Free Strawberry Honey Jam
Sweet, glossy, and bursting with real strawberry flavor, this homemade jam is the kind of spread that makes every piece of toast feel like a treat. It comes together in a single saucepan with just a handful of clean, whole ingredients — fresh or frozen strawberries, honey, bright lemon, and a touch of arrowroot starch to bring it all to that perfect, spoonable consistency. The honey adds a floral depth that refined sugar simply can't match, and the lemon zest keeps every bite lively and fresh. Arrowroot does a beautiful job as a thickener here, giving the finished jam a gorgeous sheen without muddying the flavor. You can mash the berries to your liking — leave some rustic chunks for texture or go smooth for a more polished spread. Once it cools and sets in the jar, it's ready to slather on biscuits, swirl into yogurt, or layer onto a cheese board. Best of all, you know exactly what went into it, with zero mystery ingredients to second-guess.
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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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