Strawberry tree jam is truly delicious, a unique taste that will win you over.
The strawberry tree is a very ancient plant, “an almost forgotten fruit” typical of the Mediterranean area. It blooms and bears fruit in the autumn and winter. This plant grows wild but can also be cultivated as an ornamental plant in your garden. Its fruit can be compared in shape and color to a large cherry with yellow fleshy pulp. If you have a plant in your garden or find the fruits, I recommend trying this recipe. In fact, it’s rare to find strawberry tree jam for sale, and even if you do, it’s never as good as homemade. The strawberry tree honey is also very precious, typical of Sardinia, with a particular and unmistakable taste. But now let’s see how easy it is to prepare this delicious Strawberry Tree Jam 😉
Try also my tartlets with strawberry tree jam they are a true delight!
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Very economical
- Preparation time: 30 Minutes
- Portions: 3/4 jars approximately
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Autumn, Winter
- Energy 97.68 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 13.46 (g) of which sugars 20.04 (g)
- Proteins 0.54 (g)
- Fat 0.01 (g) of which saturated 0.00 (g)of which unsaturated 0.00 (g)
- Fibers 0.27 (g)
- Sodium 0.28 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 50 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients for Strawberry Tree Jam
- 2.2 lbs strawberry trees
- 1 cup sugar
- to taste lemon zest (untreated)
Tools
- Jars
- 1 Wooden Spoon
- 1 Pan
- 1 Sieve
Preparation: Strawberry Tree Jam
Always sterilize jars before starting the jam preparation. I recommend this sterilizer with thermometer, it is really useful; it fits all pots with a 24 cm diameter. The lid has a thermometer to monitor the temperature while sterilizing the jars; I find it really excellent!
Quickly wash the strawberry trees, but be careful because they are very delicate. Place them in a covered pan and bring to boil; they should cook on low heat for about 20 minutes. Crush them with a wooden spoon, stirring from time to time. If you notice that the water released during cooking is little, add half a cup.
When cooking is done, take the puree and strain it through a sieve to remove all the seeds; this is the most annoying step, maybe help yourself with a spoon. Once this work is finished, add the sugar; if you want a sweeter jam, you can add up to a maximum of 2 cups. But remember that the strawberry tree is quite sweet. Mix well and flavor by adding the lemon zest, preferably julienne cut. Be careful to remove the white part, as it’s bitter and could be unpleasant when enjoying the jam.
After removing the seeds, put the mixture back on low heat for about 20 minutes, stirring constantly. When the strawberry tree jam is thick, pour it hot into the previously sterilized jars.
Make sure to leave 1 centimeter from the rim before sealing the jars. Turn them upside down to ensure a vacuum seal and let them cool. Enjoy your treat!
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Jam Storage
Store the jam for up to 6 months, be careful when opening the jar to check the integrity of the vacuum seal. Always check that there are no traces of mold under the lid.
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Can strawberry tree jam be too runny after preparation?
It’s unlikely that strawberry tree jam will be too runny, as these fruits are a good source of pectin, a substance with gelling properties. Be very careful and do not add water during cooking if it’s not necessary. If the jam doesn’t thicken and appears too runny, cook it for a few more minutes, adding a chopped apple, as apples are also rich in pectin.
