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strawberry and lemon jam

Strawberry lemon jam

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Discover this delicious combination of red berries and lemon, perfect for accompanying your toast or desserts.

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This jam is a delight for those who enjoy fresh, tart fruits. It is made with strawberries and lemon, enhanced with a touch of white rum for a touch of indulgence.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time30 min
  • Cook time20 min
  • Resting5 min
  • Total55 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodsaucepan
  • Estimated cost$6.25 $1.04 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 15, 2026.
  • Vegetarian
  • Vegan

Ingredients

6 people
  • $0.58
  • $4.13
  • $0.39
  • $1.15

Prices from US supermarkets for 1 of 4 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Peel the lemons thoroughly, removing the white pith, and then cut out the segments. ≈ 8 min
  2. Wash, drain, and hull the strawberries, then cut them into small pieces. Weigh the strawberries and lemons together; you will need 1 kg. ≈ 8 min
  3. Place the fruits in a saucepan. Mix the sugar and gelling agent together, then add them to the fruit.
  4. Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring constantly, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for at least 3 minutes, continuing to stir, and then remove from the heat.
  5. If needed, whisk to combine, and add the rum if you like. ≈ 3 min
  6. For a firmer jam, add citric acid, mix well, and repeat the setting test. ≈ 4 min
  7. Immediately fill the jars to the brim, close them tightly, and turn them upside down for about 5 minutes.

The bill

Strawberry lemon jam

  • 250 g of lemons (about 5)$0.58
  • 750 g of de-stemmed strawberries$4.13
  • 500 g of sugar$0.39
  • 4 tablespoons of white rum (optional)$1.15

Total$6.25

that's $1.04 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

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Ingredients

  • 250 g of lemons (about 5)
  • 750 g of de-stemmed strawberries
  • 500 g of sugar
  • 1 sachet of gelling agent for jam, ratio 2:1
  • 4 tablespoons of white rum (optional)
  • 1 sachet of citric acid (optional)

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