Our Sunday morning strawberry jam is homemade, lightly sweetened, and packed with strawberries. It’s the perfect topping for your biscuits or pancakes.
Believe it or not, this recipe was done yesterday. I woke up early and was playing some video games. I was doing my best not wake Kim up, as the sun hadn’t even poked its shiny head above the horizon. Wouldn’t it be just my luck that hunger pangs hit with a vengeance. Fortunately, I was feeling pretty good yesterday morning, a rarity I can assure you, so I decided to make a meager breakfast buffet for the whole family. Quickly pausing my game, I got started.
After tossing some smoked bacon in the oven, I grabbed a loaf of bread and stared at the toaster. Since trying to decide when everyone would wake was out of the question, I set the bread next to the toaster. Much like a hotel buffet, they could toast their bread when they were ready. However, I still wanted to make something special to go along with the bacon, eggs, and toast combination. I opened the freezer and spotted a bag of frozen strawberries.
Making jams and toppings is a love of mine, so this one came easily to me. With little sugar and cornstarch in hand, off I went. It doesn’t take much to make this jam. Toss everything into one pot, let it cook for a bit, and voila it is done. The only tricky part is ensuring you make a slurry with the cornstarch and the water. If you dump it in without making the slurry, you will end up with globs of unmixed cornstarch which is very unappealing. It does take a bit to cook, but it’s worth the wait.
Once the jam was done, I whipped up some scrambled eggs and set everything out. The last thing I had to do was wake everyone up for a hot breakfast. Ironically, it wasn’t the banging pots and pans that did the trick. As soon as I started the brewing the coffee, low and behold, Kim comes down the hallway sleepy-eyed and wild-haired. I had to wake up our son by going into his room, but hey, he’s a teenager, so it’s to be expected. Needless to say, everyone enjoyed the meal, and we were very productive for the rest of the day.
Let me go ahead and put this disclaimer out there; I was careful not to call this recipe a preserve. Because this is NOT a way to protect your fruit. I believe that requires pectin and a particular canning process. Since I am not knowledgeable in that area, please do not use this recipe for that process. If you are looking for a way to prolong the life of your fruits and vegetables, then you will want to search for canning or preserving recipes. This post is just a simple way to make a quick strawberry jam for yourself or your family. With that being said, I hope you have a long life, love everlasting, and a full belly. Now, let’s get down to business.
Instructions:
As the case with most of my recipes, this one is also easy peasy. First, combine the frozen strawberries, sugar, salt, and 1/4 cup of water in a large saucepan over medium-high heat and cover with a lid. Next, in a small mixing bowl, add the cornstarch and the 1/4 cup of water. Then, whisk the two ingredients together to make a slurry. After the berries have cooked for 15 minutes, stir in the cornstarch mixture. Cover the pan again and let the jam cook for an additional 10 minutes while stirring it occasionally. Last, when it’s done cooking, remove the lid and use a potato masher to crush the strawberries down a little. Let the jam cool, then serve it over biscuits, pancakes, or toasted bread.
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Used in this Recipe:
Our Sunday morning strawberry jam is homemade, lightly sweetened, and packed with strawberries. It's the perfect topping for your biscuits or pancakes.
- 1 Pound Frozen Strawberries 454 grams or 16 ounces
- 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 Cup Sugar
- 3 Tablespoons Cornstarch
- 1/4 Cup Water for the strawberries
- 1/4 Cup Water for the cornstarch slurry
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In a large saucepan combine the strawberries, salt, sugar, and 1/4 of water. Cover the mixture and let it cook on medium-high heat for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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While the fruit cooks down, in a small mixing bowl, combine the other 1/4 cup of water with the cornstarch. Whisk the ingredients well to create the slurry.
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After the 15 minutes has passed, fold the slurry into the cooked fruit mixture. Cover the saucepan and let it cook for an additional 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Once the jam has cooked down, remove the lid and use a potato masher to mash the strawberries a little. Let the jam cool, then serve over biscuits, pancakes, or toasted bread.
This recipe is NOT a preserve and it is in no way meant to prolong the life of the fruit. Please see a jelly or preserve recipe for that specific method. This recipe is only meant to create a simple strawberry topping and should only be stored in your fridge for approximately 3 days in a sealed container. It will thicken more as it cools.
I can’t wait to make this strawberry jam! My kids will love it!
Thank you, Melissa! I hope you kids enjoy it 🙂
I love Sunday breakfast and I love jam! I’ll have to try this next weekend!
Thank you, Lisa! I hope you love it 🙂
I was looking for a strawberry jam to use for my son’s toast in the morning. I am definitely going to make this for him! Your recipes are always so great!
Thank you, Krysten! I am glad you like the jam and hope you son enjoys it! Thank you for the compliment, we really appreciate it, have a great Tuesday Krysten 🙂
This looks delicious. It’s very similar to the strawberry jam I would make with my mom when I was a child!
Thank you, Corey! Simplicity is what I go for. Simple ingredients, simple steps, make for quick tasty meals. Have a great day 🙂
Homemade jam is the best!! I’m definitely going to try this out!
Thank you, Francesca! I agree, homemade jam is delicious. I hope you enjoy it 🙂
I love how easy this is!! It looks delicious, and bet it tastes just as good.
Thank you, Danielle! Simplicity is my thing lol! 🙂
I make enough strawberry jam every year to get us through the year. Was just looking at my strawberry plants yesterday. Will be making more this year.
Thank you, Candy! It’s such a nice to be able to make your own jams 🙂
This sounds delicious and I love that you can make it with frozen strawberries! Sounds like a yummy breakfast.
Thank you, Mary! It’s a nice little homemade touch for breakfast 🙂
Oh, that looks so yummy! I love strawberries!
Thank you, Petra! They are such a beautiful summer fruit 🙂
There is nothing better that homemade jam for breakfast, but i love to eat it during all day, especially with pancakes. Thanks for sharing the recipe xoxo
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Thank you, Ivana! I am glad to know I am not the only one who enjoys jams on pancakes lol! I think it comes from going up on crepes and jam. Thanks again for dropping by 🙂
Delicious! I love making quick jams like this. In fact I have some frozen rhubarb and strawberries in the freezer right now…I might have to do something with them. Thanks for the inspiration! 🙂
Thank you, Kate! It’s so nice to make your won jams. I am glad we got you inspired 🙂
Yum! I have never tried to make my own jam, but this looks delicious. This summer I want to make my own drink syrups, but I may try jams too. 🙂
Thank you, Jessica! Give it a try some time, and I will have to try making some drink syrups 🙂
Yummm! That jam looks so much better and brighter than the stuff from a jar! And not to mention healthier, I’m sure. I didn’t realize how easy jam was to make at home. I’ve got to give it a try!!
Thank you, Sharon! There’s definitely less sugar lol! It’s a nice jam for breakfast or brunch. Unfortunately, since it’s not a preserve, it won’t hold the fruit as long I would like. Oh well, guess I can’t have it all. Thanks again for commenting, Sharon 🙂
I have never made jam before! You make it seem so easy. I can already imagine all the delicious foods I would put this on!
Thank you, Kristen! I believe cooking is only as complicated as we make it. Obviously, there are exceptions, skills, and techniques that I will never master, but I am not training to be a chef lol! I am glad you like it and I hope you make it or another jam some time 🙂
Love strawberry season just for the jam. This looks perfect.
Thank you, Maggie! Me too! My parents told me when I was a toddler I managed to slip outside to my parent’s garden unnoticed. They found me a few minutes later stuffing my face with fresh strawberries. I suppose that love of berries goes all the way back to early childhood lol! Thanks again for commenting, Maggie!
This looks amazing! I love jam!
Thank you, Rachel! So glad you liked the jam 🙂
Oh, strawberry jam is one of my favorites! I need to make this!
Thank you, Leah! I hope you love it when you make it 🙂
so fun making your own strawberry jam….i like using strawberries and chia seeds for mine. great share and cheers to the DIYers (:
Thank you, Jessica! The chia seeds would be nice, but alas, my health complications do not allow for any small seeds in my diet. Last time Kim made energy balls with chia seeds, I ended up on antibiotics again lol! With that being said, your chai seeds idea is giving me inspiration, thank you! 🙂
Yum! There is nothing so good as homemade jam. Strawberry season will soon be upon us, and I’m definitely going to be making a batch (or two!) of this jam.
Thank you, Cait! I am glad you like it, but if you are looking to preserve the fruit, please use a different recipe. This is only a 3 day hold time for a fresh jam. 🙂 I would hate for you to lose all those delicious strawberries 🙂
I can’t wait to make this strawberry jam:)
Thank you, Sue! I hope you enjoy it 🙂
We go through strawberry jam like crazy! We’re going to pick strawberries next month so it’s the perfect time to try this recipe!!
Thank you, Lauren! Us too lol! If you want to preserve the strawberries, then you may have to add a little pectin to the recipe. Not 100% sure though, but I bet there are some other awesome preserve recipes out there too 🙂
This looks way too good, and so easy to make!! I love strawberries!
Thank you, Rosalyn! I love simple recipes, so I had to find a way to make a strawberry topping that is easy to make. I am glad you liked it 🙂
Strawberry jam is my absolute favorite! Can’t wait to try your recipe!
Thank you, Katie! I hope you love it 🙂
I have never tried jam before, you have inspired me to try! Delish.
Thank you, Julie! I am so glad you want to give jam a try, I hope you really enjoy it 🙂