Source: Daniloarts, AdobeStockWild strawberries aren't the best for compotes or freezing, as they lose their vibrant color and amazing aroma. But that doesn't mean there aren't other options! Here are 20 tried-and-true wild strawberry jam recipes!
1. Classic Wild Strawberry Jam
Source: nashi-zakatki.ruJust three ingredients for such an amazing result!
You will need: 1 kg wild strawberries, 600 g sugar, 100 ml water.
Preparation: Cover the wild strawberries with sugar, add water, and bring to a boil. Simmer the jam for about 5 minutes, stirring, then let it cool completely. Repeat this cooking process two more times, then seal in jars.
2. Wild Strawberry Jam with Lemon
Source: moefermerstvo.ruTo avoid damaging the berries, we recommend shaking them instead of stirring with a spoon.
You will need: 1 kg wild strawberries, 1 kg sugar, 3 tbsp lemon juice.
Preparation: Cover the wild strawberries with sugar and leave overnight. In the morning, bring to a boil, simmer for 5 minutes, and let stand for half an hour. Repeat this step twice, and in the last one, add the lemon juice. Pour the jam into jars.
3. Wild Strawberry Jam with Orange
Source: absolut-dostavka.ruTender and sweet wild strawberries pair wonderfully with citrus.
You will need: 800 g wild strawberries, 2 oranges, 250 g sugar.
Preparation: Cover the wild strawberries with sugar and leave for an hour. Peel and finely chop the orange pulp, and separately grate a little zest. Add everything to the berries, bring to a boil, simmer for 15 minutes, and seal in jars.
4. Wild Strawberry and Raspberry Jam
Source: fermer.blogThe aroma is so captivating, you won't be able to resist!
You will need: 500 g wild strawberries, 500 g raspberries, 700 g sugar.
Preparation: Cover the wild strawberries with sugar, bring to a boil, remove from heat, and let cool. Bring the jam to a boil again, simmer for 7 minutes, and carefully spoon into jars.
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5. Sugar-Free Wild Strawberry Jam
Source: properez.ruYou can use a couple of spoons of honey or a kilogram – to taste.
You will need: 1 kg wild strawberries, honey.
Preparation: Blend the wild strawberries until smooth, mix with honey, and let stand for half an hour. Stir again and spoon the jam into sterilized jars.
6. Wild Strawberry and Cherry Jam
Source: oetker.plThese berries are so different, yet so good together.
You will need: 600 g wild strawberries, 400 g cherries, 400 g sugar.
Preparation: Remove pits from cherries, mix with wild strawberries, and cover with sugar. Let stand for an hour, bring to a boil, simmer for 10 minutes, skimming off any foam, and immediately seal in jars.
7. Wild Strawberry and Blueberry Jam
Source: sitereceptov.ruBy color, it's hard to tell there are wild strawberries in this jam, but by taste, you'll never be mistaken.
You will need: 600 g wild strawberries, 600 g blueberries, 1 kg sugar, 200 ml water.
Preparation: Pour water over sugar and cook a uniform syrup. Carefully add wild strawberries and blueberries, and simmer for 10 minutes over the lowest heat. Spoon the berries into jars, reduce the syrup to the desired consistency, and pour over the berries.
8. Thick Wild Strawberry Jam
Source: koolinar.ruPectin is the best natural thickener for fruit and berry preserves.
You will need: 1 kg wild strawberries, 400 g sugar, 30 g pectin.
Preparation: Cover the wild strawberries with pectin and sugar, and mash them with a potato masher or fork. Place the berry puree over heat, simmer for a couple of minutes after boiling, and pour into jars.
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9. Wild Strawberry and Honeysuckle Jam
Source: newsparsi.comServe this jam with herbal tea or cottage cheese desserts.
You will need: 500 g wild strawberries, 500 g honeysuckle, 1 kg sugar.
Preparation: Pass the honeysuckle and wild strawberries through a meat grinder, add sugar, mix, and leave overnight. Bring the mixture to a boil, simmer for 5 minutes, and pour into jars.
10. Wild Strawberry and Garden Strawberry Jam
Source: botanichka.ruThe most versatile and harmonious combination.
You will need: 500 g wild strawberries, 500 g garden strawberries, 1 kg sugar, 1 tsp citric acid.
Preparation: Cover the wild strawberries and garden strawberries with sugar, leave for a couple of hours, and simmer for 20-25 minutes over low heat. A couple of minutes before the end, add citric acid, and then seal the jam in jars.
11. Wild Strawberry and Apricot Jam
Source: skarbnychka-retseptiv.com.uaNow this is a more original and unexpected recipe!
You will need: 1 kg wild strawberries, 1 kg apricots, 1.5 kg sugar, 1 tbsp lemon juice, a pinch of vanilla.
Preparation: Cover the wild strawberries with sugar and leave for an hour, then simmer for 5 minutes and let cool. Add finely chopped apricots, vanilla, and lemon juice to the jam, bring to a boil, and simmer for another 10 minutes. Cool and simmer a third time, then seal in jars.
12. Wild Strawberry Jam with Basil
Source: skarbnychka-retseptiv.com.uaIt's hard to surprise with plain jam without additives, so we have another idea.
You will need: 1 kg wild strawberries, 500 g sugar, 20 g basil, 20 g vanilla sugar.
Preparation: Cover the wild strawberries with sugar, leave for half an hour, bring to a boil, and simmer for 10 minutes. Add chopped basil leaves and vanilla sugar, simmer for another couple of minutes, and seal in jars.
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13. Wild Strawberry Jam with Stems
Source: my-farmer.ruWild strawberries are great because you don't have to remove the stems – they are also tasty and healthy.
You will need: 1 kg wild strawberries, 1 kg sugar, 1 glass of water.
Preparation: Boil water with sugar, and when it's completely dissolved, carefully add the wild strawberries. Simmer the berries for 5 minutes, cool, simmer for another 5 minutes, then seal in jars.
14. Wild Strawberry and Banana Jam
Source: koolinar.ruA complete and standalone dessert for all occasions.
You will need: 1 kg wild strawberries, 500 g bananas, 600 g sugar, 50 ml lemon juice.
Preparation: Cover the wild strawberries with sugar and leave overnight. Bring them to a boil, add sliced bananas, and simmer for 5 minutes. Cool the jam completely, simmer again – and repeat 2-3 more times, then spoon into jars.
15. Wild Strawberry Jam with Mint
Source: dom-eda.comIf you don't have fresh mint, dried mint will also work.
You will need: 1 kg wild strawberries, 1 kg sugar, 1 bunch of mint.
Preparation: Cover the wild strawberries with sugar overnight, then carefully drain the juice. Bring it to a boil, reduce slightly, add the berries, and simmer for 5 minutes. After that, add chopped mint, simmer for another 5 minutes, and seal in jars.
16. Wild Strawberry Jam with Ginger
Source: pro-orehi.ruCloves, star anise, cardamom, nutmeg – don't be afraid to experiment!
You will need: 1 kg wild strawberries, 50 g ginger, 1 orange, 700 g sugar.
Preparation: Cover the wild strawberries with sugar and leave for 2-3 hours. Boil for 10 minutes over minimal heat, add orange zest and grated ginger, and simmer for another half an hour. Pour the jam into sterilized jars.
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17. Wild Strawberry Jam with Cinnamon
Source: food.obozrevatel.comThe best spice to enhance the flavor of wild strawberries!
You will need: 1 kg wild strawberries, 500 g sugar, 1 tsp cinnamon.
Preparation: Cover the wild strawberries with sugar, leave for an hour, bring to a boil, and simmer for 15 minutes. Add cinnamon, simmer for another 5 minutes, and seal the jam in jars.
18. Wild Strawberry Jam with Honey
Source: fermer.blogA perfect accompaniment to pancakes and waffles.
You will need: 500 g wild strawberries, 100 g honey, 2 tbsp lemon juice.
Preparation: Pour lemon juice over the wild strawberries, simmer for 15 minutes after boiling, and add honey. Simmer for another 10 minutes, then spoon the jam into jars.
19. Pureed Wild Strawberry Jam
Source: moefermerstvo.ruThis jam doesn't even need cooking, so all the benefits are preserved!
You will need: 1 kg wild strawberries, 1 kg sugar.
Preparation: Blend the wild strawberries until smooth and add sugar. Leave for an hour, stirring occasionally, then pour into jars or freeze.
20. Wild Forest Strawberry Jam
Source: fermer.blogIf you wish, you don't have to remove the stems.
You will need: 1 kg wild strawberries, 1 kg sugar, 50 ml water, a pinch of citric acid.
Preparation: Blend the wild strawberries until smooth, add sugar and water, and bring the mixture to a boil. Cook for 25 minutes over low heat, stirring, and 5 minutes before the end, add citric acid. Seal the jam in jars.