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Mum’s Strawberry Jam Recipe (with Kumquats) 🍓 Homemade with love ❤️ Great for making Jam Drops 😋

Ingredients
• 800 g strawberries, hulled and halved (or quartered if large)
• 200 g raw sugar
• 4–5 kumquats (60–80 g), thinly sliced and seeds removed
• 1 lemon – 1–2 tsp juice and zest from half

Method
→ Macerate the strawberries
1. In a large bowl, combine the strawberries and sugar.
2. Stir well, cover, and let sit for 15 minutes at room temperature.
*This draws out juices, dissolves some of the sugar, and deepens the strawberry flavour.

→ Cook the jam (35 minutes total)
1. Transfer the macerated strawberries and all their syrup to a wide, heavy saucepan.
2. Bring to a gentle boil over medium-high heat, stirring often, for about 5 minutes.
3. Add the sliced kumquats and half of the lemon zest.
4. Reduce the heat to a low simmer and cook, stirring frequently, for 15 minutes.
5. Stir in the lemon juice and remaining zest, then continue cooking for another 15 minutes, or until the jam thickens and turns glossy.

→ Finish and jar
1. Remove from the heat and let the jam rest for 10–15 minutes so the fruit distributes evenly.
2. Spoon into sterilised jars, leaving a little headspace at the top.
3. Seal while hot and allow to cool completely before storing.

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🫙 Storage & Shelf Life
• In the fridge (after opening):
Store in the refrigerator and use within 3–4 weeks for best flavour and freshness. Always use a clean spoon to avoid contamination.
• In the freezer (unopened jars):
Let the jam cool completely, leaving at least 1 cm headspace in each jar (to allow for expansion).
Freeze for up to 6 months.
Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before using.
• At room temperature (optional):
If jars are properly sterilised and sealed while hot, they can be stored unopened in a cool, dark place for up to 6 months. Once opened, refrigerate and consume within a month.

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*Cook’s note
Not everyone has kumquats, especially Nagami kumquats, but if you do, don’t skip them. Their bright, aromatic peel and gentle bitterness take this strawberry jam to another level 🍓✨