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strawberry jam in glass jar on upside down white plate with white cheese cloth, silver knife, fresh strawberries, flowers, and empty glasses behind

Homemade Strawberry Jam | Vegan + Gluten-Free!

5 from 4 votes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Author: Traci Crossland
The simplest and most delicious Homemade Strawberry Jam! Every bite is fruity, sweet, and the perfect compliment to any baked goods. The best part? This recipe is naturally vegan and gluten free! SO. GOOD.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh strawberries
  • 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
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Instructions

  • Wash and cap strawberries.
  • Chop roughly.
  • Place in a medium sauce pan.
  • Add sugar and lemon juice.
  • Cook over medium low heat, stirring constantly, until thick enough to coat a spoon, about 20 minutes.
  • Remove from heat.

Notes

  • Fresh or frozen strawberries may be used.
  • While cooking, mash the strawberries with your wooden spoon!
  • You can strain the seeds out if you want, but you will end up with much less jam.
  • Overcooked the jam? No problem! You can add a few Tablespoons of water to loosen it.
  • This recipe is naturally vegan and gluten free!
  • It’s best to store this recipe in the fridge after making.

Nutrition

Serving: 1TablespoonCalories: 63kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 42mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 3IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 1mg

Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.