Recipe for making thick strawberry jam in 5 minutes
Homemade strawberry jam is a tasty and aromatic delicacy, loved by adults and children for its thick, transparent syrup and whole, juicy berries. The recipe for thick strawberry jam can be difficult to prepare, as the consistency of the treat is often too thin. In such cases, various food thickeners are used - quittin, pectin, agar-agar, which make it possible to obtain thick jam with a rich strawberry flavor and a unique aroma.
Ways to thicken jam
Too liquid filling flows out of the baked goods, making the baking dough “wet” and damp. Special gel-forming additives help to correct the situation - they can be both natural and industrial.
To thicken strawberry jam use:
- Quittin is a natural thickener containing pectin. It has excellent gelling properties, helping to make tasty and thick jam in 5 minutes.
- Pectin keeps the berries intact, emphasizing their rich berry aroma and bright strawberry color.
- Agar-agar - this thickener does not change the color and aroma of the jam, it helps to get a thick consistency without losing the taste of fresh berries.
Starch is also a thickener, but it is rarely used.
Recipes for thick strawberry jam with starch are not popular, as it impairs the taste of the jam, due to which more sugar and citric acid have to be added during its preparation.
Recipe for Thick Strawberry Jam with Quittin
Quittin jam thickener contains natural pectin, due to which not only quickly thickens the berry mass, but also retains almost all useful substances in it. Strawberries do not lose their taste and aroma, and you will have to spend a minimum of time and effort on preparing a treat.
Ingredients:
- strawberries - 4 kg;
- quittin (or pectin) - 2 sachets;
- granulated sugar - 2.3-2.5 kg.
Sort out the strawberries, peel them off and rinse under running water.
Pour into a wide bowl and mix with sugar to completely cover the berries. Add a few fresh mint leaves if desired.
Leave the strawberries overnight, in the morning add the required amount of Quittin to the berry mass. Mix everything well and place over low heat, bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes.
Then immediately pour the finished strawberry jam into sterilized glass jars and seal with tin lids. Turn the jars upside down, wrap them in a warm towel or blanket and leave to cool completely, then transfer them to a pantry, basement, or other place for further storage.
Thick jam with whole berries
Strawberry jam with whole berries is not only delicious but also delicious. Such a delicacy will become an adornment of any tea party. The recipe for Thick Strawberry Jam with Whole Berries is very simple - you only need berries and granulated sugar. To add a pleasant citrus sourness to the dessert, you can add a few slices of lemon, orange or citric acid.
Ingredients:
- strawberries - 5 kg;
- granulated sugar - 3.8-4 kg;
- lemons - 1 pc;
- citric acid - ½ tsp.
Sort the strawberries thoroughly, remove the stalks and rinse under running water.
Pour the berries into a wide basin, alternating with sugar in layers. Leave them to infuse for 6-8 hours, ideally overnight.
Next, place a bowl of strawberries on a small fire, wait for a boil, immediately remove and set aside. The jam should cool for at least 5-7 hours.
When the berries are completely cool, place them on the stove and boil again. Protomit for about 4-5 minutes, remembering to remove the white foam from the surface of the jam. But try to do this very carefully without damaging the whole strawberry berries. Remove the jam from heat and let it cool down again.
Then place the cooled treat a third time on low heat, bring to a boil and add citric acid and lemon juice to the berries. Boil the treat for 4-6 minutes and immediately pack it in clean, sterilized jars.
Recipe for Thick Strawberry Jam with Agar Agar
Many recipes for thick strawberry jam use agar agar as a thickener. Such a delicacy with a viscous, jelly-like consistency is perfect for filling rolls, pies, pancakes, cupcakes and other baked goods.
Ingredients:
- strawberry berries - 2 kg;
- granulated sugar - 1.3-1.4 kg;
- water - 100 ml;
- agar-agar - 3-4 tsp
Pour the sorted, washed and dried strawberries into a blender bowl and chop until puree.
Pour the prepared mixture into a saucepan and add granulated sugar.
Place the saucepan with the berry mixture over low heat. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, until the sugar nibs are completely dissolved. Simmer the jam for 10-13 minutes.
Dilute agar agar separately with warmed water and pour into strawberry jam. Protome over low heat for another 4-6 minutes to thicken the berry mass and pour into pre-sterilized jars.
Roll up immediately with tin lids and turn upside down, cover with a warm blanket and leave for several hours. After cooling completely, transfer the strawberry jam to a cool place for further storage.
Strawberry jam is an amazingly tasty and aromatic delicacy. It can be used as a stand-alone dessert to complement tea drinking. Use as a filling for fluffy pies, pancakes, rolls, muffins and other baked goods. With the help of natural thickeners, you can not only get jam with a thick consistency, but also preserve all the beneficial substances of fresh berries in it.
Video recipe for thick strawberry jam for the winter
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