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Mcp Pectin Strawberry Jam Recipe​

MCP Pectin Strawberry Jam Recipe

This MCP Pectin Strawberry Jam Recipe delivers a perfectly sweet and tart preserve that captures the peak flavor of fresh strawberries. Using MCP pectin ensures a vibrant color and a delightful texture with less sugar than traditional recipes. It’s a family-favorite jam that’s ideal for canning and gifting! 👨‍🍳 Servings 4 people 💲 Estimated Cost $5 ⏱ Times Prep Time: 0 days, 0 hours, 25 minutes Cook Time: 0 days, 0 hours, 5 minutes Resting Time: 0 days, 0 hours, 30 minutes Total Time: 0 days, 1 hour, 0 minutes 🗂 Categories Jam & Jelly Preserves 🍽 Courses Breakfast Condiments 🌎 Cuisines American 🔑 Keywords MCP Pectin Strawberry Jam, low sugar strawberry jam, homemade jam recipe, strawberry preserves
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 190
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Amount Unit Ingredient Notes
  • 4 cups Strawberries crushed Fresh, ripe
  • 2 tbsp Lemon juice Freshly squeezed
  • 1 box MCP pectin Not interchangeable with other pectins
  • 5 1/2 cups Sugar Measured exactly

Equipment

  • Amount Name Notes
  • 1 Large saucepan For boiling fruit mixture
  • 1 Canning jars Sterilized, with lids & rings
  • 1 Ladle For filling jars
  • 1 Potato masher To mash strawberries
  • 1 Mixing Bowl For combining ingredients

Method
 

  1. Prepare Ingredients: Rinse and hull the strawberries. Crush them using a potato masher to get 4 cups of crushed berries.
  2. Mix with Lemon Juice: In a large bowl, combine crushed strawberries with lemon juice.
  3. Add Pectin: Gradually stir in the MCP pectin. Let stand for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Add Sugar & Cook: Stir in all the sugar at once. Transfer the mixture to a saucepan and bring to a full rolling boil over high heat, stirring constantly.
  5. Boil and Stir: Boil hard for 1 minute while stirring constantly.
  6. Jar the Jam: Remove from heat. Skim off foam if necessary. Quickly ladle into sterilized jars, leaving 1/4-inch headspace.
  7. Seal and Cool: Wipe jar rims and adjust lids. Let cool at room temperature. Refrigerate or process for long-term storage.
  8. 🍓 Nutrition (Per Serving)
  9. Calories: 190 kcal
  10. (Estimate; values may vary based on serving size and ingredients used.)

Notes

MCP pectin is different from other pectins; follow exact instructions on the box if substituting.
You can freeze or water-bath can the jam for long-term storage.