Easy Strawberry Jam | No Pectin Jam

This easy strawberry jam recipe is made with 3 simple ingredients and will make store bought jam a thing of the past.

There’s something so satisfying about making your own jam from scratch, especially when it’s this simple. With just three ingredients and a little patience, you’ll have a jar of sweet, spreadable strawberry jam that tastes like summer in every bite.

This simple homemade strawberry jam recipe requires no pectin, no fancy equipment, and no canning knowledge. It’s the perfect small-batch jam to keep in your fridge or stash in your freezer for later.

Why You’ll Love This Strawberry Jam

• Just 3 ingredients
• No pectin or preservatives
• Naturally thickened
• Incredible fresh strawberry flavor
• Perfect for toast, biscuits, yogurt, or gifting!

Ingredients

• Strawberries – I love getting fresh strawberries at the farmers market
• Sugar – I use granulated sugar for this
• Lemon – helps activate the natural pectin in the fruit

Instructions

1. Prepare the strawberries: Hull and slice the strawberries, then add them to a medium-sized pot.
2. Add sugar and lemon: Stir in the granulated sugar and fresh lemon juice.
3. Simmer the jam: Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Stir occasionally and let it cook for 30–45 minutes, or until the jam thickens enough to coat the back of a wooden spoon.
4. Cool and store: Once thickened, remove from heat and let the jam cool slightly. Pour into clean jars and store in the refrigerator for 2–3 weeks, or in the freezer for up to 2–3 months.

Tips for Success

• Use ripe, in-season strawberries for the best flavor and natural sweetness.
• If you like a smoother jam, you can mash the strawberries as they cook or blend them slightly before simmering.
• The lemon juice adds brightness and helps the jam thicken—don’t skip it!

How to Use Your Homemade Strawberry Jam

This jam is dreamy on buttered toast, but it’s also great swirled into oatmeal, layered in parfaits, spooned over cheesecake, or baked into thumbprint cookies. Honestly, it might not last long enough to freeze!

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Homemade Strawberry Jam

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Homemade strawberry jam 🍓 made with just 3 ingredients—no pectin, no fuss! It’s sweet, simple, and bursting with fresh summer flavor.

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Prep Time:10 minutes mins

Cook Time:30 minutes mins

Course: Side Dish

Servings: 2 cups

Ingredients

• 2 lbs strawberries
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 lemon juiced

Instructions

• Hull and slice strawberries and add to a medium sized pot with granulated sugar and lemon juice.
• Bring to a simmer over medium heat and allow to simmer until jam has thickened (about 30-45 minute). You want the mixture to be able to coat the back of a wooden spoon.
• Add to a jar and store in the refrigerator for 2-3 weeks or freezer for 2-3 months.