Strawberry Jam

A cooked, sweetened fruit preserve made from strawberries and sugar. Sweeter and more concentrated than fresh fruit; spreadable and shelf-stable until opened.

Strawberry Jam

Used for

  • PB&J
  • toast
  • yogurt swirl
  • thumbprint cookies
  • dipping sauce

In the kitchen

  • spread
  • swirl
  • dollop

Picking it at the store

  • Look for jams where fruit is the first ingredient rather than high-fructose corn syrup
  • Low-sugar or fruit-sweetened varieties work well in recipes where you want the fruit flavor without extra sweetness

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