This strawberry jelly recipe is so good! Love strawberry jelly, but don’t want all the extra additives? We got you! Your whole family is going to love this fresh and tasty strawberry jelly recipe. It’s way better than grocery store jelly and the flavor is amazing! Put this strawberry jelly on sandwiches, pancakes, vanilla ice cream, waffles, cheesecakes, biscuits, and more!
Homemade Strawberry Jelly
Summer is the best time to make homemade strawberry jelly! All the gardens are starting to have fresh delicious strawberries that are ready to pick so between green tea strawberry smoothie and strawberry jelly – we’re using them every day!
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Homemade Strawberry Jelly ingredients
Here’s what you’ll need to make this easy strawberry jelly recipe.
- 1 Pound Fresh Strawberries
- 1 Teaspoon Lemon Juice
- 2-3 Tablespoons Honey
directions to make homemade strawberry jelly recipe
Step 1
Start by washing, hulling, and quartering your fresh strawberries.
Step 2
Place the strawberries, lemon juice, and honey in a good quality pot and cook on medium heat for 25 minutes.
Step 3
Continuously smash the strawberries with a wooden spoon to help release the juices of the strawberries and help the jelly to thicken.
I like to leave my jelly with small chunks in it but if you want a smoother texture you can food process the jelly.
Step 4
Place in a Mason Jar and refrigerate for up to a week.
how to serve strawberry jelly
Our strawberry jelly recipe can be used as a spread on plain bread or a toast for a sweet breakfast. It can also be used in puddings, pies, and ice creams for a comforting snack. Personally, I love adding it to my morning oatmeal along with some peanut butter. What can I say — I have a crazy sweet tooth!
our experience in making homemade strawberry jelly
One of my favorite things about this homemade strawberry jelly is that it doesn’t require any cooking experience. So anyone can make it! So if you notice your little one is developing an interest in cooking, this is the perfect recipe to get them started.
Let them get creative and add different ingredients — who knows, you might end up with a whole new tasty recipe that will be a part of the family cookbook!
So if you love to make homemade jellies and jams we guarantee you this recipe is going to be a new favorite. It’s just so easy to make!
Let’s make homemade strawberry jelly recipe
Strawberries are the perfect summer fruit: they’re fresh, they’re yummy and they are super healthy. They are packed with vitamin C, fiber, antioxidants, and more, which means they keep your body and brain feeling great!
Let’s take a look at some other amazing benefits strawberries have to offer:
- They are good for your heart. Strawberries are associated with a lower risk of heart attacks in people who consume them regularly.
- Strawberries don’t have as much sugar as you think – only 7 grams per cup!
- One serving of strawberries has more vitamin C than an orange! Vitamin C has properties that can strengthen your body’s natural defenses.
As you can see, we love strawberries here! They are just and so versatile.
If you are looking for a simple and delicious strawberry jelly recipe, keep reading!
How Do You Store Your Homemade Strawberry Jelly?
Just like store-bought jellies and jams you have to store it in the refrigerator using an airtight container. In the fridge, your jelly can last 2-4 weeks. In the freezer it can last for a year.
Can You Can Your Homemade Jelly To Keep Preserved?
Made too much jelly? That’s okay! You can use a water bath canner to help keep the jelly good and preserved in jars. Canning is a great way to seal jars to keep ick out of them and keep food good longer. Which is great if you’re not making a small batch, but big batches of jelly. Just make sure you follow all safety guidelines and instructions.
How Come I Don’t Need Pectin In This Recipe?
Pectin is used in a lot of recipes to thicken things up like most homemade jellies and jams. But pectin requires a lot of sugar to activate it. And many fruits have natural pectin including citrus. It helps increase the pectin in the homemade jam and jellies without all the added sugar. Personally, I like the taste of jelly without it being too sweet. I want to taste the fruit.
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
25 minutes
Total Time
30 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 Pound Fresh Strawberries
- 1 Teaspoon Lemon Juice
- 2-3 Tablespoons Honey
Instructions
- Start by washing, hulling, and quartering your fresh strawberries.
- Place the strawberries, lemon juice, and honey in a good quality pot and cook on medium heat for 25 minutes.
- Continuously smash the strawberries with a wooden spoon to help release the juices of the strawberries and help the jelly to thicken. I like to leave my jelly with small chunks in it but if you want a smoother texture you can food process the jelly.
- Place in a Mason Jar and refrigerate for up to a week
Did you make this easy homemade strawberry jelly recipe? What did your family think?
