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Strawberry Basil Jam

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. 
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 3 HALF PINT JARS

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Quart of Fresh Strawberries (About 4 Cups), Washed & Sliced
  • 2 Cups Sugar
  • 1 Lemon, Juiced and Zested
  • 2 - 3 Tablespoons Chopped Fresh Basil

Instructions
 

  • 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
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