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Strawberry Jam

Contributed by : Jane Berthiaume
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Canadian Recipes : Canning/ Preserving

At SonFlower Farms, summer smells like sun-ripened strawberries and sounds like laughter in the kitchen. Every June, Jane and her son’s partner, Miranda, pick berries from their garden and can jam right away—preserving not just fruit, but memories. This recipe started as a find on AllRecipes.com, but over the years, it’s been sweetened with their own twists and traditions. It’s not just about the jam—it’s about the bond that blooms when we slow down and savour tradition. 

Jane loves gifting these jars, and no one is more appreciative than her friend Cindy—just look at her face in the photo taken during a recent visit to her cottage in Huntsville. It’s not just jam—it’s a shared memory, sealed with sweetness.

Total Time

40 mins

Prepare Time

20 mins

Cook Time

20 mins

Recipe Servings

4-5 Jars

Ingredients for
Strawberry Jam

  • 2 pounds fresh strawberries, hulled
  • 4 cups white sugar
  • ¼ cup lemon juice

How to Make
Strawberry Jam

  1. Crush strawberries in a wide bowl until you have 4 cups of mashed berries.
  2. Combine mashed strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a heavy-bottomed saucepan; stir over low heat until sugar is dissolved. 
  3. Increase heat to high, and bring the mixture to a full rolling boil. Continue to boil, stirring often, until the mixture reaches 220 degrees F (105 degrees C).
  4. Check doneness after 10 minutes by dropping a small spoonful of jam onto a frozen plate. Let sit for 1 to 2 minutes; if jam appears to gel, it is ready. Continue cooking if jam appears thin and runny.
  5. Transfer jam into hot sterile jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of the top. Top with lids and screw rings on finger tight.
  6. Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill it halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars 2 inches apart into the boiling water using a holder.
  7. Pour in more boiling water to cover jars by at least 1 inch. Bring to a rolling boil, cover, and process for 10 minutes.
  8. Remove the jars from the stockpot and let rest, several inches apart, for 12 to 24 hours. Label and store in a cool, dark area.