Strawberries can be found in abundance in hedgerows throughout the summer months, so now is the perfect time to get creative and make your own jam.
Siúcra’s Sure Set Jam Sugar has been specially formulated to produce perfectly set jam every time and works particularly well with low pectin fruits such as strawberries.
The secret to really delicious jam is to make it in small quantities from in season fresh fruit. With Siúcra’s Sure Set Jam Sugar you can enjoy the delicious results of your efforts in minutes.
This jam recipe from Siúcra is surprisingly easy to make and uses only four ingredients.
The lemon juice adds citrusy notes to the sweet strawberries, while the mint gives a fresh taste.
Enjoy spread on crusty bread and fresh scones or layered between cakes.
Strawberry jam with lemon and mint infusion
Makes two 400ml jars
Ingredients
500g strawberries
250g Siúcra Sure Set Jam Sugar
Zest and juice of one lemon
2 tbsp of fresh mint
Method
To prevent contamination and lengthen the shelf life of homemade jams, it is important to sterilise the storage jars. Wash them in hot, soapy water and rinse well but do not dry. Instead, leave them to stand upside down on a baking sheet while they are still wet.
Pop the tray of clean, wet, jars and lids into a preheated oven at 140°C/120°C fan for approximately 15 minutes.
Rinse and hull the strawberries. Chop or blend any larger ones.
Put the berries in a pan together with the Siúcra Sure Set Jam Sugar and lemon. Bring to the boil and simmer for two to five minutes.
Do a consistency test by dropping a little jam onto a cold plate to check if the consistency is correct.
Remove the pan from the heat and carefully skim off any foam. Add the fresh chopped mint.
Pour the jam into hot, clean, jars and seal immediately. Store in a cool place.
