Strawberry Basil Jam Recipe
To make strawberry basil jam, you will need Fresh Strawberries, basil, a few drops of vanilla extract, lemon juice, sugar, and a jar. This strawberry basil jam recipe brings together those flavors in a sweet and savory way.
Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 45 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr 5 minutes mins
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 3 HALF PINT JARS
- 1 Quart of Fresh Strawberries (About 4 Cups), Washed & Sliced
- 2 Cups Sugar
- 1 Lemon, Juiced and Zested
- 2 - 3 Tablespoons Chopped Fresh Basil
Three half-pint mason jars need to be washed and sterilized. Before using, keep the jars in warm (not boiling) water.
Stir the sugar into the berries, lemon juice, and zest in a heavy-bottomed saucepan and bring to a boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
Stir the jam often until it reaches 220 degrees F.
Seals can be sterilized and softened by heating lids in hot water (not boiling).
In the last five minutes of cooking, add the basil.
Having reached the desired consistency (refer to note above regarding testing), remove the jam from heat and skim off any foam that may have formed.
Make sure 1/4-inch of headspace is left in jars after ladling hot jam.
Clean the rims and threads of the jars, and close them with lids.
Remove from boiling water and let cool completely, without moving, for 12 hours.
Ensure lids are tight and store in a dark cupboard for up to a year.
Keyword Strawberry Basil Jam