Fresh Strawberry Jam



My Grandma Webb was an amazing cook.  One of my absolute favorite traditions was getting to pick out a jar of jam or apple butter from her freezer on my birthday.  What a wonderful treat!!  In honor of her, my girls and I love to make a batch of strawberry jam to share with family and friends. I hope this will inspire you to carry on this fun tradition with your loved ones.  

(printable recipe)



Ingredients:
"Ball" brand instant pectin
2 - 8 oz. jars
1 2/3 cup strawberries, hulled, mashed or pureed well
2/3 cup granulated sugar or sweetener

Stir sugar and pectin in a bowl.  Add strawberries, stir for 3 minutes.  Ladle jam into jars and let stand for 30 minutes.  Store in refrigerator or freeze. 

Source:  "mooched" from the Ball pectin label and a little love from my Grandma Webb 

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30 comments:

  1. UnknownJuly 13, 2012 at 7:06 AM

    I love the color of your jam! I am going to try it this weekend! Thanks for your simple recipe! I'd love for you to check out some of mine at www.eatloveinspire.blogspot.com
    Cheers!

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    1. The Mandatory MoochJuly 15, 2012 at 11:54 PM

      Thanks so much for visiting my blog, Hannah. I will visit you too. Thanks, Nichi - The Mandatory Mooch

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  2. UnknownJuly 15, 2012 at 3:10 PM

    I love strawberry jam the mostest! I love food that brings back such good memories of a special person.
    Thank you so much for sharing at Freedom Fridays!

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    1. The Mandatory MoochJuly 15, 2012 at 11:55 PM

      Thanks for the comment, Evelyn. I'm enjoying the Freedom Fridays!! Nichi - The Mandatory Mooch

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  3. NicoleJuly 16, 2012 at 12:48 AM

    Looks delicious! With all the fresh fruit in season I have been jam obsessed lately. Visiting from Jam's Corner linkup :)

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    1. The Mandatory MoochJuly 18, 2012 at 10:23 AM

      Thanks so much for visiting my blog, Nicole. Enjoy!! Nichi - The Mandatory Mooch

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  4. Gail @ http://biblelovenotes.comJuly 17, 2012 at 7:01 AM

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  5. Gail @ http://biblelovenotes.comJuly 17, 2012 at 7:03 AM

    I love freezer jam...I think it's better than regular, and strawberry is one of my favorites. I used to make it and my family loved it. Thanks for the reminder and some motivation to do it again. Gail (BibleLoveNotes.com)

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    1. The Mandatory MoochJuly 18, 2012 at 10:26 AM

      Thanks for the comment, Gail. I love sharing memories and recipes. Enjoy!! Nichi - The Mandatory Mooch

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  6. Kathryn Ferguson GriffinJuly 17, 2012 at 7:12 AM

    What an easy recipe! And, your jam looks quite lovely. Thank you for sharing. Visiting from Cornerstone Confessions. Would love it if you would share this at my Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House. http://thededicatedhouse.blogspot.com/2012/07/make-it-pretty-monday-week-6.html Wishing you a grand week. Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse

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    1. The Mandatory MoochJuly 19, 2012 at 4:48 PM

      Thanks so much for the invite!! I have linked this recipe and added you to my link party list. Nichi - The Mandatory Mooch

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  7. CaroleJuly 18, 2012 at 4:04 PM

    Looks fantastic - I will be doing this once they are back in season here.
    I found this through Turning the Clock Back's What's Cooking Wednesday. I have linked in an attempt at meatballs. Have a lovely week.

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    1. The Mandatory MoochJuly 18, 2012 at 11:10 PM

      Thanks so much for visiting, Carole. Hope you enjoy the recipe!! Nichi - The Mandatory Mooch

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  8. SarahJuly 18, 2012 at 6:15 PM

    I am a sucker for homemade jam. SO much better than the store bought kind. I've never made it myself though, so this will be a fantastic recipe to try! Thanks for posting it. New follower :)

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    1. The Mandatory MoochJuly 18, 2012 at 11:10 PM

      Thanks for becoming a new follower, Sarah. Hope you enjoy all of the fun recipes. Nichi - The Mandatory Mooch

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  9. Julie July 18, 2012 at 7:26 PM

    I love the idea of homemade jam. Thanks so much for sharing this recipe on Marvelous Mondays! I've pinned for future reference. :)

    Julie

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    1. The Mandatory MoochJuly 18, 2012 at 11:11 PM

      Thanks again for hosting and pinning, Julie!! Nichi - The Mandatory Mooch

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  10. UnknownJuly 19, 2012 at 10:59 AM

    This reminds me of my grandmother's jam. Thanks for linking up at Doodles and Stitches and thanks for sharing the great recipe.

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    1. The Mandatory MoochJuly 22, 2012 at 10:20 AM

      Grandmas are very special too!! Thanks for hosting. Nichi - The Mandatory Mooch

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  11. AnonymousJuly 19, 2012 at 6:41 PM

    It's amazing how simple and easy your recipe is! It looks great, too!

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    1. The Mandatory MoochJuly 22, 2012 at 10:20 AM

      So simple and so yummy!! Enjoy!! Thanks for visiting my blog. Nichi - The Mandatory Mooch

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  12. UnknownJuly 20, 2012 at 2:25 PM

    Yum! I love strawberry jam. And with strawberries so cheap right now this is great! Thanks for linking up to Titus 2 Tuesday. Hope to see you again this week.

    Kathy

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    1. The Mandatory MoochJuly 23, 2012 at 2:34 PM

      Thanks for hosting another great party, Kathy!! Nichi - The Mandatory Mooch

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  13. Miz HelenJuly 20, 2012 at 2:55 PM

    We just love Strawberry Jam and this recipe looks awesome very simple. Hope you are having a great week and thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
    Come Back Soon!
    Miz Helen

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    1. The Mandatory MoochJuly 23, 2012 at 2:34 PM

      Thanks, Miz Helen. I'm having fun sharing my recipes on Full Plate Thursdays. Nichi - The Mandatory Mooch

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  14. UnknownJuly 22, 2012 at 8:22 AM

    This looks amazing! So much better than buying jam with all of those preservatives! Thanks so much for sharing with the Pink Hippo~
    xoxo
    Amie @ Pinkapotamus

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    1. The Mandatory MoochJuly 23, 2012 at 2:35 PM

      Thanks for another great party, Amie. Looking forward to this week!! Nichi - The Mandatory Mooch

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  15. Kathryn Ferguson GriffinJuly 22, 2012 at 9:45 PM

    Thank you for sharing this at my Make it Pretty Monday at The Dedicated House. Hope to see your prettiness again on Monday. Toodles, Kathryn @ThDedicatedHouse

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    1. The Mandatory MoochJuly 23, 2012 at 2:35 PM

      Thanks so much for hosting, Kathryn. Nichi - The Mandatory Mooch

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  16. Miz HelenJuly 26, 2012 at 7:57 PM

    Congratulations!
    Your recipe is featured on Full Plate Thursday this week. Hope you have a great week end and enjoy your new Red Plate.
    Come Back Soon!
    Miz Helen

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