Strawberry jam with vanilla is delicious and popular, as it combines sweet strawberries with the magical aroma of vanilla.
Vanilla is an aromatic spice obtained from the pod of the vanilla plant. Its sweet and subtle aroma goes perfectly with sweet strawberries, as the vanilla provides a pleasant aroma and a rich vanilla note that enriches the taste of the jam. The addition of vanilla brings a special charm and depth to the taste strawberry jam.
Besides the great taste, making homemade strawberry jam with vanilla also has other advantages. Homemade jam contains fewer preservatives and additives than store-bought products, making it a potentially healthier alternative.
By making your own jam, you have complete control over the ingredients, allowing you to reduce the amount of sugar or choose natural sweeteners, which is especially useful for those who want to limit the amount of sugar in their diet.
Strawberry jam with vanilla
Ingredients
- 2 kg of strawberries
- 400 g of sugar
- 4 bags of bourbon vanilla sugar (40 g)
- 2 lemons
Directions
- Wash the strawberries and remove the stalks. Then place them in a bowl and cover with water. Let them rest for about 20 minutes, then rinse well.
- Wipe the strawberries with a kitchen towel and cut into quarters.
- Pour the strawberries into a large pot and add the sugar. Let the strawberries and sugar sit together for 8 hours or overnight. This step will help release the juices from the berries.
- After the time has passed, strain the juice released by the berries and pour it back into the pot. Add vanilla sugar.
- Place the pot on the stove and heat over medium heat. Cook until the mixture boils. Then reduce the temperature and let the jam cook slowly for another half hour.
- Meanwhile, squeeze the juice from two lemons and add it to the pot along with the drained water.
- Cook the jam for another 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens and develops its full flavor.
- Meanwhile, sterilize the jars you plan to use to store the jam.
- Carefully pour the hot jam into sterilized jars, close tightly with a lid and place them upside down. This will create a vacuum that will help preserve the jam for a longer time.
