Strawberry jam for winter
Description
A preservation recipe without unnecessary complications. Delicious and healthy—that’s strawberry jam for winter. You can use it not only as a dessert with tea, but also as an excellent addition to baking. Adjust the thickness of the jam yourself and, if needed, add sugar or gelatin (pre-dissolved in warm water). Serve at the table or store in the pantry.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Strawberry jam is prized not only for its attractive appearance, but also for its health benefits. You can preserve all the berries’ beneficial properties even when making strawberry jam for the winter. A few hours—and the hot jam will be ready to seal in jars. So let’s start by sorting through the berries, washing them thoroughly, and removing the stems.
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Step 2
2. Then sprinkle the berries with sugar and cook over low heat until the sugar dissolves. While cooking, stir the jam constantly and skim off any foam that forms.
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Step 3
3. After that, remove the strawberries from the heat, let them cool slightly, and blend the entire mixture in a blender until smooth. Then return to the heat and simmer over very low heat for another 20 minutes or so.
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Step 4
4. Pour the finished jam into jars and seal them. The jars must be sterilized. If you are not satisfied with the thickness of the jam, add more sugar (or gelatin diluted in advance) and simmer a little longer.