Homemade Strawberry Jam Limeade Recipes

STRAWBERRY JAM

Steps:

• In a wide bowl, crush strawberries in batches until you have 4 cups of mashed berry. In a heavy bottomed saucepan, mix together the strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Stir over low heat until the sugar is dissolved. Increase heat to high, and bring the mixture to a full rolling boil. Boil, stirring often, until the mixture reaches 220 degrees F (105 degrees C). Transfer to hot sterile jars, leaving 1/4 to 1/2 inch headspace, and seal. Process in a water bath. If the jam is going to be eaten right away, don't bother with processing, and just refrigerate.

STRAWBERRY LIME JAM RECIPE

Steps:

• First, prepare your canning jars and canning tools. You'll need about 4 8 oz jars, or 1-2 pint size Mason Jars. I run my jars through the dishwasher on a sanitize cycle the night or morning before I make the jam, and then place the jars and rings on a cookie sheet and in a low, 200 degree oven until the jam is done and ready to be filled into the jars.
• Add quartered strawberries to a large pot, along with the sugar.
• Zest one lime into the pot, and then halve both limes and juice them into the pot.
• Turn stove to a medium heat, and stir the sugar, strawberries, and lime. They will make a lot of juice.
• Bring to a simmer, and allow to cook until the jam starts to thicken. The longer you cook it, the darker and more roasted flavor you'll get out of the berries. If you wish for a brighter, tangier jam, just don't cook it as long.
• Prepare a large pot of boiling water, deep enough and wide enough to cover your jars, once filled.
• Turn the heat off, and stir in your chia seeds. I stir them in quickly to avoid them clumping. The chia seeds will help to thicken your jam.
• Use a canning funnel (with a wider mouth) to fill the hot jars, and then using a clean towel, seal the lids on the jars.
• Place jars in the boiling water, and boil for at least ten minutes.
• Carefully remove from the hot water and set aside for 24 hours.
• Test your lids. If any haven't sealed properly, place that jar in the refrigerator or freezer, and eat within a month.

HOMEMADE STRAWBERRY JAM

Steps:

• Clean and hull the strawberries, removing the stem and leaves with this huller. Dice strawberries and add to a medium size saucepan.
• Add in the sugar, lemon juice and pectin. Stir to combine. Heat over medium heat until strawberries start to juice and simmer along the edge of the pot.
• Mash the strawberries to a desired consistency while continuing to cook over medium heat.
• Continue to cook the strawberries over medium heat an additional 5 minutes or until the mixture is thickened.
• Pour the jam into jars or containers. Seal and let cool to room temperature.
• Once cooled to room temperature store the jam in the refrigerator or freezer.

STRAWBERRY JAM

Steps:

• Place the mason jars in a large hot water bath canner (or pot). Cover with water and bring to a simmer. Simmer the center lids in separate saucepan full of water.
• Place the mashed strawberries and lemon juice in a separate pot. Stir in the pectin until dissolved. Bring the strawberries to a strong boil.
• Add the sugar (measure beforehand so you can add it all at once), and then return the mixture to a full (violent) boil that can't be stirred down. Boil hard for 1 minute 15 seconds. Skim foam off the top.
• Remove one jar at a time from the simmering water. Pour water back into the pot. Using a wide-mouth funnel, fill each jar with jam, being careful to keep the liquid/fruit ratio consistent. Fill the jars so that they have 1/4-inch of space at the top. Run a knife down the side of the jar to get rid of air bubbles. Wipe the rim of the jar with a wet cloth to remove any residue or stickiness.
• Remove the center lid from the simmering water and position it on top. Put screw bands on jars, but do not over tighten! Repeat with all the jars, and then place the jars on a canning rack and lower into the water. Place the lid on the canner, and then bring the water to a full boil. Boil hard for 10 to 12 minutes.
• Turn off the heat and allow the jars to remain in the hot water for an addition 5 minutes. Remove the jars from the water using a jar lifter, and allow them to sit undisturbed for 24 hours.
• After 24 hours, remove the screw bands and check the seal of the jars. The center lids should have no give whatsoever. If any seals are compromised, store those jars in the fridge. Otherwise, fill your pantry with your newly canned goodness.

HOMEMADE STRAWBERRY JAM LIMEADE

Steps:

• Combine water, sugar, lime juice, and strawberry jam in a blender; blend on high for 30 seconds. Add ice cubes and blend for 30 seconds longer.

QUICK STRAWBERRY JAM

Steps:

• In a food processor, process strawberries until coarsely chopped. Transfer to a large skillet and stir in sugar and lemon juice. Cook over medium-high, stirring frequently, until jam is thickened and bubbles completely cover surface, 9 to 10 minutes. Transfer jam to a jar and let cool to room temperature. (To store, seal jar and refrigerate, up to 10 days).

STRAWBERRY LIMEADE

Steps:

• Blend strawberries and lime juice in blender or food processor until smooth.
• Combine strawberry mixture, water and splenda in pitcher.
• Pour over ice cubes in tall glasses, garnish each with strawberry or lime wedge, if desired.

BERRY-BASIL LIMEADE JAM

Steps:

• Rinse nine 1-cup plastic or freezer-safe containers and lids with boiling water. Dry thoroughly., In a small bowl, thoroughly crush strawberries, 1 cup at a time, to measure exactly 5 cups; transfer to a 6-qt. stockpot. Stir in pectin, lime juice and butter. Bring to a full rolling boil over high heat, stirring constantly. Stir in sugar; return to a full rolling boil. Boil and stir 1 minute. Immediately stir in basil and lime zest., Immediately fill all containers to within 1/2 in. of tops. Wipe off top edges of containers; immediately cover with lids. Let stand at room temperature 24 hours., Jam is now ready to use. Refrigerate up to 3 weeks or freeze up to 12 months. Thaw frozen jam in refrigerator before serving.

STRAWBERRY JAM

Steps:

• Prepare the strawberries by wiping them with a piece of damp kitchen paper. (Wiping the strawberries rather than washing them ensures the fruit doesn't absorb lots of water - too much water and the jam won't set easily.) To hull the fruit, use a knife to cut a cone shape into the strawberry and remove the stem. Cut any large berries in half.
• Put the strawberries in a bowl and gently toss through the sugar. Leave uncovered at room temperature for 12 hrs or overnight. This process helps the sugar to dissolve, ensures the fruit doesn't disintegrate too much and helps to keep its vibrant colour.
• Before starting the jam, put 2 saucers in the freezer. Tip the strawberry mixture into a preserving pan with the lemon juice. Set over a low heat and cook very gently. If any sugar remains on the sides of the pan, dip a pastry brush in hot water and brush the sugar away.
• When you can no longer feel any grains of sugar remaining, turn up the heat to start bubbling the jam and bringing it to the boil. (The sugar must be completely dissolved before increasing the heat, otherwise it will be difficult for the jam to set, and it may contain crystallised lumps of sugar.)
• Boil hard for 5-10 mins until the jam has reached 105C on a preserving or digital thermometer, then turn off the heat. If you don't have a thermometer, spoon a little jam onto one of the cold saucers. Leave for 30 secs, then push with your finger; if the jam wrinkles and doesn't flood to fill the gap, it is ready. If not, turn the heat back on and boil for 2 mins more, then turn off the heat and do the wrinkle test again. Repeat until ready.
• Use a spoon to skim any scum that has risen to the surface and discard this. Do this only once at the end, rather than constantly during the boiling stage, to reduce wastage.
• Add a knob of butter, if you like, to the finished jam, and stir in to melt. This will help to dissolve any remaining scum that you haven't managed to spoon off the top. Leave the jam to settle for 15 mins - this will ensure that the fruit stays suspended in the mixture and doesn't all float to the top of the jam jar. Meanwhile, sterilise your jars.
• Ladle into warm jars, filling to just below the rim. Place a wax disc on top of the jam (this prevents mildew forming), then cover with a lid or a cellophane circle and elastic band. Pop on a label (include the date), plus a pretty fabric top, if you like. The jam can be stored for up to 1 year in a cool, dry place. Refrigerate after opening.