Delicious recipes for thick strawberry jam and confiture for the winter at home, 5 minutes

Strawberry jam is a must-have winter dessert, a superb filling for aromatic baked goods, and simply a beloved treat. Jam combines distinct flavors with a perfect consistency. Even the traditional recipe will delight true connoisseurs of taste with its high quality. Jam can also be made using any method: with gelatin, pectin, or mint.

Specifics of preparation

Strawberry jam can be made without much time or effort. Jam's distinctive feature, unlike preserves, is that it doesn't require preserving the juicy berries' shape during cooking.

Thickening agents are also often added to jam, giving it a viscous consistency. The proportions of sugar and fruit are adjusted individually. You can chop the berries by hand or use a mixer, blender, or meat grinder.

How to select and prepare strawberries

The main rule when choosing ingredients is to use the ripest and juiciest berries. The shape of the berries doesn't matter; even crushed or overripe strawberries can be used. Rinse them thoroughly under running water and place them in a colander to remove excess water. Rinsing several times is recommended. Then remove stems, leaves, and any damaged berries.

How to make strawberry jam at home

There are several simple ways to make strawberry jam for the winter. Strawberries are easy to process, so there are many recipes to choose from.

A simple recipe for the winter

This method is considered one of the simplest and fastest, making it ideal for those new to berry jam making. Ingredients:

• 1.5 kilograms of berries;
• 1 kilogram of sugar;
• citric acid.

How to cook:

1. The peeled berries should be covered with sugar and left for an hour.

Note! This is done to allow the berries to release juice.

2. Pour the resulting juice into a separate container and place it on the stove. Wait until it boils.
3. Add the strawberries and sugar and simmer over low heat for 15 minutes. Stir occasionally. Add citric acid.
4. During the cooking process, foam will form – it is best to remove it with a wooden spoon.
5. The boiled mixture will need to be blended and brought back to a boil. Then, cook for half an hour.
6. Pour the jam into clean bottles.

Five-Minute

The 5-Minute Strawberry Jam recipe is very popular because it preserves all the vitamins. Ingredients:

• 2 kilograms of ripe berries;
• 1 kilogram of sugar;
• citric acid.

How to cook:

• Grind the prepared berries using any available method and mix with sugar.
• Place the sugar mixture in a container, bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes.

Tip! To evaporate as much moisture as possible and ensure the jam is as thick as possible, boil the mixture again after 8 hours.

• Add a pinch of citric acid to the jar and pour in the prepared jam. Cool and wait until it thickens.

In a multicooker

You can make strawberry jam without using a saucepan – all you need is a multicooker in the kitchen.

Ingredients:

• 1.5 kilograms of strawberries;
• 1 kilogram of sugar;
• citric acid.

How to cook:

1. Cover the berries with sugar and let them steep. There's no need to grind the berries—cutting them into pieces is sufficient.
2. Place the berry-sugar mixture in the multicooker and select the "Stewing" or "Jam" program, depending on your appliance model. If there is no automatic timer, cook the jam for one hour.
3. Pour the prepared strawberry jam into clean containers, close and wait until it thickens.

With gelatin

Sometimes jam isn't as thick as desired. For this reason, a recipe with gelatin was developed – this ensures the perfect consistency and the same flavor. Ingredients:

• 2 kilograms of berries;
• 800 grams of sugar;
• 1 teaspoon of gelatin.

How to cook:

1. Process the strawberries, cover with granulated sugar, and let it steep.
2. Pour the mixture into a cooking pot and bring to a boil. Cook for 7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Let it simmer for 5 hours.
3. Bring to a boil again and simmer for 5 minutes. Let cool.
4. Dissolve gelatin in 100 grams of water. Add to the cooled jam and simmer for another 5 minutes.
5. Pour into jars.

With pectin

Pectin is a good alternative to other thickeners. Jam made according to this recipe is sure to be dense and thick. Ingredients:

• 1 kilogram of strawberries;
• 500 grams of sugar;
• 1 teaspoon of pectin (20 grams).

How to cook:

1. Chop the berries and pour them into a container. Add the pectin and mix thoroughly.
2. Cook over low heat until it comes to a boil. Reduce heat, add sugar, and cook for another 7 minutes.
3. Let cool slightly and roll into jars.

Seedless

This delicious seedless strawberry delicacy has a jelly-like consistency and taste just like a jelly. Ingredients:

• 1.5 kilograms of berries;
• 700 grams of sugar;
• half a liter of water.

How to cook:

1. Place a saucepan with berries and water on the fire and bring to a boil.
2. After boiling, cook for 15 minutes.
3. Wait until it cools and remove the seeds: strain the pulp through cheesecloth and a colander. Or use a fine-mesh sieve.
4. Sweeten the strained juice and bring it to a boil again. Cook for one hour.
5. Pour into jars.

In a bread maker

You can also make strawberry jam using a bread machine. The process is much simpler—you don't even need to stir the mixture.

Ingredients:

• 500 grams of strawberries;
• 300 grams of sugar;
• thickener.

How to cook:

1. Finely chop the prepared berries and place them in the bowl of the device. Add a thickener (you can use one packet of "Zhelfix"). Add sugar.
2. Select the "Jam" or "Jelly" program, depending on the brand you've chosen. Cook for an hour and a half.
3. Pour the finished treat into jars and seal. Let it steep.

With mint

This unique recipe is for those who are always in search of exquisite taste.

Ingredients:

• 1.5 kilograms of strawberries;
• 1 kilogram of sugar;
• two sprigs of mint;
• thickener.

How to cook:

1. First, pour boiling water over the mint and let it steep for one hour. Meanwhile, prepare the strawberries: peel and chop.
2. Add mint tincture and sugar to the pan. Stir until it comes to a boil.
3. Place strawberries in sweet syrup and bring to a boil again.
4. Add the thickener and cook for one minute, skimming off any foam.
5. Pour into jars and let sit.

How to store strawberry jam

You can store strawberry preserves in any convenient place: the refrigerator, cellar, or balcony. The only requirement is a cool temperature. If you're refrigerating the jars, you can use plastic lids. For a basement or cellar, tin lids are best. Strawberry jam with pectin has a shelf life of up to two years.

Having stocked up on this incredibly fragrant and sweet berry this summer, you can make delicious strawberry jam. This culinary creation will not only delight the whole family but also enrich your body with essential vitamins.