HOW TO MAKE STRAWBERRY JAM

Strawberry jam is the favorite jam of every bread. Many of us feel that it doesn't match the jam sold in the market because it's too sweet. So I will give a guide on how to make your favorite strawberry jam at home.

The first step:

CUT STRAWBERRIES.

Don't wash the strawberries so that they don't drag a lot of water, just wipe them off with a clean, damp cloth. To peel the fruit, use a knife to cut the cone shape into the strawberry and remove the stem. Cut the large berries in half.

Second step:

POUR SUGAR INTO A BOWL OF STRAWBERRIES

Put the strawberries in a bowl and gently add the sugar. Leave it open in the room temprature for 12 hours or overnight. This process helps the sugar dissolve, making sure the fruit does not break too much and helps maintain a bright color.

Third step:

POUR WATER INTO A STRAWBERRY BOWL

Add the strawberry mixture to the pan with lemon juice. Arrange with low heat and cook very gently. If there is sugar left on the side of the pan, dip the pastry brush into hot water and remove the sugar.

Fourth step:

BOIL STRAWBERRIES IN A LARGE POT

When you can no longer feel the remaining sugar granules, turn on the fire to start bubbling jam and boiling it. (Sugar must be completely dissolved before adding heat, otherwise it will be difficult to regulate it, and may contain crystallized lumps of sugar.)

Fifth step:

Boil hard for 5-10 minutes until the jam reaches 105C on a digital thermometer or preservative, then turn off the heat. If you don't have a thermometer, spoon a little jam into one of the cold dishes. Leave for 30 seconds, then push with your finger; if it's jammed and not flooded to fill the gap, it's ready. If not, turn it on again and simmer for another 2 minutes, then turn off the heat and do another wrinkle test. Repeat until ready.

Sixth step:

PEELING BUBBLES FROM STRAWBERRY JAM

Use a spoon to cut all the foam that has risen to the surface and throw it away. Do this only once at the end, rather than continuously during the boiling stage, to reduce waste.

Seventh step:

ADD BUTTER TO THE STRAWBERRY JAM MIXTURE

Add one butter button, if you want, to the finished jam, and stir until it's dissolved. This will help dissolve the residual waste that you have not managed to set aside. Let the jam settle for 15 minutes - this will ensure that the fruit remains suspended in the mixture and does not float on the jam tube. Meanwhile, sterilize your jar.

Eighth step:

SPOON STRAWBERRY JAM INTO A JAR

Put it in a warm jar, fill it just below the edge. Place waxy paper discs on top of jam (this prevents mold formation), then cover with a lid or plastic circle and rubber band. Pop on labels (including dates), plus pretty fabric tops, if you like. Congestion can be stored for up to 1 year in a cool, dry place. Cool after opening.

Enjoy your jam J

Source: https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/howto/guide/how-make-strawberry-jam

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