Optional ingredients for a thicker jam - choose one of the two
2teaspoons(5grams)agar agar
3tablespoons(30grams)chia seeds
Rinse 2½ pounds strawberries and cut off the stem.Cut each strawberry into four pieces and place them in a large bowl. Add the peel of1 large lemon cut into thin strips. Squeeze the lemon and add its juice to the bowl.
Add 1½ cup sugar. Mix well until the sugar dissolves with the strawberries and the lemon juice. Let marinate in the fridge for at least 1 hour, or if you have time overnight.
Pour the mix into a saucepan and remove the lemon peel. Bring to a boil, then let simmer for 15 minutes while stirring.
With an immersion blender, blend the mix for a few seconds. If you like your jam chunky, you can skip this step.
Optionally, add 2 teaspoons agar agar or 3 tablespoons chia seeds to thicken the jam.Tip: If you use the jam for pies and cakes, we strongly recommend adding agar or chia seeds to thicken the jam. If you use the jam for pancakes you can skip this step and have the jam more liquid.
Let boil for another 5 minutes while stirring. This is important to activate the agar agar.
Pour into a jar and let it cool down at room temperature.Store in a fridge for up to a week, or use in your favorite cakes and pies!