Jam is a very popular food that can be used with a variety of foods, such as bread, cookies, cakes, and more. There are many ways to make jam, but some of them are more complicated and require the use of many ingredients and tools. Today, I will introduce an easy-to-follow jam recipe that requires only a few simple steps to make a delicious jam.

Materials

To make jam, you need to prepare the following ingredients:

1. Fresh fruits (such as strawberries, blueberries, peaches, etc.)

2. Sugar

3. Lemon juice

Steps

1. Prepare the fruits

First of all, you need to prepare the fresh fruits. Wash the fruits well, remove the core or peel, and then cut them into small pieces. Different fruits need different treatments, such as strawberries need to remove the leaves, peaches need to remove the core and so on.

2. Mix the ingredients

Place the fruit, sugar and lemon juice in a large bowl and give it a gentle stir so that the sugar covers the fruit evenly. If you like a sweeter jam, add more sugar. If you like a more tart jam, add more lemon juice.

3. Boil

Put the mixture in a saucepan, add some water (about half of the fruit) and bring to a boil over medium heat. Once the fruit starts to soften, you can turn the heat down to low and cook slowly. The cooking time depends on the type and amount of fruit and usually takes between 30 minutes and an hour.

4. Test the consistency

While it is cooking, you can test the consistency of the jam with a spoon. Place a small spoonful of jam on a flat surface and if the jam holds its shape instead of flowing away, then you can turn off the heat.

5. Storage

Pour the cooked jam into clean glass jars, seal them well, and store them in the refrigerator. The jam will keep for several months, but it's best to consume it within 2-3 weeks.

End

These are the easy and simple ways to make jam. This method does not require many ingredients and tools and the process of making it is simple. You can choose different fruits and amount of sugar according to your taste and make your favorite jam. I hope you can also try making jam and enjoy the delicious taste.