Easy Strawberry Jam

Show: Barefoot ContessaEpisode: Breakfast Party

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (37)

RECIPE
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Cook Time:
35 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
3 cups

Times:

Prep: 20 min
Inactive Prep: 2 hr 0 min
Cook: 35 min
Total:: 2 hr 55 min

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Ingredients

3 pints fresh strawberries
3 cups superfine sugar
2 tablespoons orange-flavored liqueur (recommended: Grand Marnier)
1/2 Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored and small-diced
1/2 cup fresh blueberries

Directions

Place the strawberries in a colander and rinse them under cold running water. Drain and hull the strawberries. Cut the larger berries in half or quarters and leave the small berries whole. Place the strawberries in a deep, heavy-bottomed pot such as heavy Dutch oven and toss them with the sugar and orange-flavored liqueur.

Bring the berry mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring often. Add the apple and blueberries and continue to keep the mixture at a rolling boil, stirring occasionally, until the jam reaches 220 degrees on a candy thermometer. This should take 25 to 35 minutes. Skim and discard any foam that rises to the top. Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature and then store covered in the refrigerator. It will keep refrigerated for at least 2 weeks. To keep the jam longer, pack and seal in canning jars according to the manufacturer's instructions.

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recipe Easy Strawberry Jam
kit new york, NY 11-11-2009
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DELICIOUS
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this for a birthday brunch for family and it turned out great. They ALL wanted to know how it was made...they cld not... stop eating it! I will make this again and again.. Thanks Ina!Read more
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freyja lagrange, IL 10-30-2009
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I feel like a jammy loser
Rated: 2 stars out of 5

35 wonderful reviews and mine came out burnt - it was turning out great until it got closer to that 220 mark and it started... smelling like it was burning (it also took longer than 35 minutes). I took it off the heat, but it was too late...got an over-caramelized mess of strawberry - guess I am back to store bought.... Guess the amateurs should be warned...Read more
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ANITA collinsville, OK 10-11-2009
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So, good and so easy!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I absolutely LOVE this recipe, it's the easiest thing in the world to make and always turns out perfectly! I use this as my... strawberry topping for my cheesecake, use it on ice cream, make a PB&J sandwich that my son asks for daily, and use it layered over goat cheese or brie for appetizers. It's so versatile and so easy to make. This is going to be what I give at Christmas to my co-workers.Read more
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null null, null 10-06-2009
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breasjfast with friend
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Dear Barefoot Contessa, I watch your show as much as I can. The food you prepare looks so wonderful and I can hardiy wait... to make some of your recipes. The strawberry Jam looked so good,I decided get your recipe and try it. I want just you to know that I really enjoy the recipes you make.Read more
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Francesca La Grange, KY 10-06-2009
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Try This with Raspberries and Peaches
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is the easiest and most consistent recipe I have ever seen for such a quality result. While the strawberry jam is great... and should be everyone's first project, an alternative that borders on being FABULOUS is peach and raspberries. You can use Chambord or Peach Schnapps instead of the Grand Marnier. It's best to reduce the sugar by at least 1/2 cup too.Read more
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Su Chicago, IL 08-31-2009
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Perfection!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This recipe is bliss in a jar - I researched this recipe for my first canning experience, and after going to the Farmers... Market to get all of the ingredients, I was ready to tackle the recipe. I could not get the heat to 220 (about 210-215) and was initially concerned that it was a bit runny after 35-40 minutes. The jam began to look more like a traditional jam once it was brought to room temperature - perfect in every way! I did add the zest of one lemon as another reader suggested, simply heavenly. I'm making more this weekend - I gave it all away as gifts, everyone wanted some!Read more