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Making homemade strawberry jam in a bread maker is both a delightful and rewarding experience. With fresh strawberries and a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious spread that enhances your breakfast or any snack. Follow this easy recipe to enjoy the sweet taste of summer all year round!

Image of Strawberry Jam

Here’s a visual inspiration for your homemade strawberry jam. Just look at that vibrant color!

Ingredients for Strawberry Jam

To make the most delicious strawberry jam in your bread machine, you will need the following ingredients:

2 pounds fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
4 cups granulated sugar
1/4 cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed is best)
1 packet (1.75 oz) fruit pectin
1/2 cup water

Instructions for Making Strawberry Jam

Follow these steps to create your homemade strawberry jam:

Start by preparing your strawberries. Wash them thoroughly, hull them, and cut them into slices. This should yield about 2 pounds of strawberries.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced strawberries with the granulated sugar. Stir well and let it sit for about 30 minutes. This will allow the strawberries to release their juices and create a syrup.
After 30 minutes, add the lemon juice to the strawberry mixture and stir to combine. This acidity not only adds flavor but also helps in the preservation process.
Now it’s time to prepare the bread maker. Add the fruit pectin and water to the bread machine pan. Ensure that the pan is properly fitted into your bread maker.
Pour in the strawberry mixture over the pectin and water in the bread machine. Close the lid securely.
Select the ‘jam’ cycle on your bread maker, if available. If not, the ‘sauce’ cycle or a similar setting will work as well. Start the machine and let it do its magic!
Once the cycle is complete, carefully remove the pan from the machine. The jam should have thickened to your desired consistency.
Pour the hot jam into clean, sterilized jars. Seal them tightly right away. Allow the jam to cool at room temperature before storing in the refrigerator or freezing for later use.

Now that you have your homemade strawberry jam ready, toast some bread, spread it generously, and enjoy the sweet deliciousness!