How to Make Classic Strawberry Jam at Home

Becky teaches Julia how to make classic strawberry jam from scratch at home.

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[michelleh]

I made this recipe as written and my mother-in-law (who is 82) said this is the best jam she's ever had. It's a keeper.

[vondawalker]

I used this recipe with frozen strawberries and it turned out great. Thank you

[prb]

I’ve made this version and their strawberry basil version as well. Using local Amish market’s strawberries in 2017 and it is the best jam ever. Tastes like the perfect strawberry flavor one can imagine. ATK’s my reliable source for all of my cooking.

[fredrickkinkton]

This video just gave me the courage to finally make my jam. Great step by step and they came out perfect, now on to blueberry jam.

[seikibrian]

Back in the 1950s and '60s my mom used to make homemade jam from the blackberries we grew in our yard and from strawberries we picked at local farms. I never got into doing it, but after watching this video I'm inspired to give it a try. The town of Marysville, Washington, will be having their annual strawberry festival not too long from now, and that will be the perfect opportunity.

[saintamata]

This is my third year using this video and making this jam. The recipe and the video is a family favorite! The interplay between these two presenter-chefs is SO PROFESSIONAL and DELIGHTFUL. They make the video as awesome as it is. Thank you both!

[kmgy]

This is my third year of making this jam. Each year I’ve had to increase the amount because my family eats it so quickly. Best strawberry jam we’ve ever had. Plus so easy to do.

[rohar]

will this recipe work even if you don't pop your collar?

[wmelhvc]

3 lbs berries [crushed
3 cups sugar
1 Granny Smith apple peeled/grated]
2 Tbl bottled lemon juice
boil 20-25 minutes stirring
check temp 217 degrees
check jam on frozen plate
fill and process jars 15 min HWB

[texasgirlhowdy]

I made this jam and WOW! This was my first time every making jam and this recipe was so easy and helpful. I added 1 Tablespoon butter to the pot and had zero foam. I highly recommend it!!! Thank you.

[cartersanz]

You guys I made this jam last weekend and it is amazing. I already finished a jar and I am for sure going to make it like this next year as well.

[johnstrome]

Thank you very much. I've been watching and learning a lot from this channel. I live in Taiwan and I REALLY miss so many simple things from back home in Canada. Ever since coming across your channel, I have learned to make many of my favorite foods that I grew up with. And all of the people on this channel make it VERY easy to follow the instructions. I especially like the way Julia (I hope I have her name right) explains why you do things. Using lemon juice instead of real lemons is a perfect example. Fresh lemons are everywhere here in Taiwan so I would've used them.
Thank you again. You make this poor humble man seem like I actually know how to do things in a kitchen.

[annehacker]

This is amazing jam! Thank you for all the work you put into the tests. Absolutely perfect!

[sakinahwahab]

Thank you for being so descriptive. At least you remember those people who cannot see. I love the video

[destinygreenx]

This recipe is amazing I just made for my family and it’s a hit!

[theallseeingmaster]

I remember melting wax to cover the jars of jam that my mother and grandmother made.

[roberttelarket]

Love Becky and Erin. We need to see them more often on ATK. They need a separate program on PBS themselves or together.

[carowells]

More Becky please. She's my favorite.

[deanmar]

This jam is delicious. I've made it twice and both times I just let it cool a bit then put a white plastic ball jar lid on it and refrigerated it. It makes four 8 ounce jars. I give 2 away and keep 2. It stays fresh for 8-10 weeks in the fridge.

[reginasbakingacademy]

I added an apple to my plum jam. It came out really well.