1-Gathering and Preparing Your Ingredients: Begin by washing, hulling, and roughly chopping 2 pounds of fresh strawberries. This step ensures they cook evenly and release their juices properly. Combine the chopped strawberries with 1¼ cups of granulated sugar and 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice in a large pot, setting the stage for a flavorful jam.

2-Cooking the Mixture: Heat the mixture over medium-high heat, stirring frequently until it reaches a rolling boil. This helps dissolve the sugar and blend the flavors. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring often to avoid burning, for about 45 minutes or until the jam thickens and hits 220°F on a candy thermometer.

3-Testing and Finishing: To check if it’s ready, spoon a small amount of the hot jam onto a frozen plate, chill it for a few minutes, and see if it holds a clean line when you drag a finger through it. Once it passes this test, pour the jam into clean, sterilized mason jars, seal them, and let them cool to room temperature before refrigerating. For more ideas on using your jam, check out this delicious Greek yogurt bowl recipe where it pairs perfectly.