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Strawberry and basil jam

Strawberry and basil jam

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A refreshing red berry jam with a hint of basil.

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Recipe from Bokini (Wikibooks), adapted by Recette de cuisine · · updated on

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Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time30 min
  • Cook time45 min
  • Resting10 min
  • Total1 hr 25 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodpan
  • Estimated cost$3.87 $0.65 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 7, 2026.

Ingredients

6 people
  • $2.72
  • $0.34
  • $0.21
  • $0.60
  • $0.00

Prices from US supermarkets for 1 of 5 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Wash the strawberries and peel them. ≈ 8 min
  2. Next, blend them in a blender or with a hand mixer, then add lemon juice or the juice of half a lemon. ≈ 4 min
  3. Combine the candied fruits in a bowl, add the sugar, and mix thoroughly. ≈ 4 min
  4. Next, add the elderflower and elderflower syrup, and blend well. ≈ 4 min
  5. Cook over low heat until the mixture thickens.
  6. Once cooked, reduce the heat and continue to cook for about 10 minutes.
  7. Next, add the lemon zest plus 2 to 3 tablespoons of sugar and mix well. ≈ 4 min
  8. Let it simmer for another 3 to 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
  9. Add the basil, mix, and let simmer for another 2 minutes.
  10. If you are using fresh basil, wash it and chop it. ≈ 8 min
  11. The jam is ready. ≈ 3 min
  12. Pour une meilleure conservation, pourver dans des propres jars that have been pre-heated. ≈ 3 min
  13. Category: Sweetened preserve ≈ 3 min
  14. Category: Ski Resort ≈ 3 min

The bill

Strawberry and basil jam

  • 500 g of mixed berries$2.72
  • 300 g of sugar$0.34
  • A few drops of lemon juice or the juice of half a lemon$0.21
  • 1 tablespoon of fresh basil or 1 teaspoon of dried basil$0.60
  • 1/2 cup of zea mays seeds + 1-2 tablespoons of sugar$0.00

Total$3.87

that's $0.65 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

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Ingredients

  • 500 g of mixed berries
  • 300 g of sugar
  • A few drops of lemon juice or the juice of half a lemon
  • 1 tablespoon of fresh basil or 1 teaspoon of dried basil
  • 1/2 cup of zea mays seeds + 1-2 tablespoons of sugar

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