Strawberry jam is the main variety in jams and is known as the king of jams.
The output of strawberry jam accounts for about 60%-70% of jam.
Countries with larger jam production include the US, UK and Japan.
The practice of strawberry jam is very simple, and friends who like strawberries can try it at home.
Step:1. Cut the strawberries into small pieces.
If you like a grainy texture, cut the strawberries into large pieces.
2. Add xylitol and stir. You can also use granulated sugar or rock sugar, stir well, and marinate for ten minutes.
3. Bring to a boil over high heat, then use a slotted spoon to skim off the foam.
At the same time, be sure to pay attention to splashing, do not burn.
After skimming, turn down the heat and keep stirring.
4. Cook until thick and anhydrous before filling.
Be sure to keep stirring during the cooking process to prevent sticking to the pan!
Several ways to eat strawberries.
1. Strawberry with jam
When people want to eat yam, they can steam it in a pot, take it out, and then remove the skin of the yam.
Grind the obtained yam meat into mud, put it in a cup, drizzle an appropriate amount of strawberry jam, and stir well when eating.
2. Stuffing
Usually people can add the right amount of strawberry jam when making cakes or breads at home, which can make the taste of cakes and breads more attractive.
The most important step in making strawberry jam is choosing the ingredients.
1. Look at the color of the strawberry
Fresh strawberries are more vibrant in color and look fresh.
2. Look at the strawberry seeds
Generally, strawberries that are ripe without external interference have bright yellow seed color, sweeter taste, and no dry taste.
So we must pay attention when choosing.
3. Smell the fragrance
Naturally ripe strawberries generally emit a strong strawberry fragrance, but strawberries that have been stored for a long time will emit a faint fragrance or even an odor.
How long can homemade strawberry jam keep?
If stored properly, the shelf life can reach three months.
Here's how it's stored:
1. The jam container should be free of oil, water and odor.
The container can be sterilized in a sterilizer or boiled in boiling water and dried.
2. You can add some lemon juice when the jam is boiling.
If fresh lemons are not available, use dried lemons instead.
3. After the jam is completely cooled, put it in the bottle.
4. After the jam is bottled, tap the bottle a few times so that there are no gaps between the jams.
5. After the jam is bottled, pour a layer of honey on top.
6. Cover the mouth of the bottle with a layer of plastic wrap, then close the bottle tightly.
7. When the weather is hot, the prepared jam should be kept in the refrigerator.
8. Use a spoon without oil and water when taking food.
Do you like strawberry jam?
