Strawberry Jam for Cake

Strawberry confiture is a dense, aromatic, and delicious option for a cake layer. It's also a great spread for crispy toast, delicate pancakes, and fresh French croissants. Its composition, recipe, and flavor resemble jam, but its consistency makes it a standalone dish.

Nutritional value per serving

162 kcal

Proteins: 0.5 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbohydrates: 38.7 g

*Nutritional value is calculated per 100g of ingredients

Total time: 15 min
Time in the kitchen: 15 min
Complexity:

A simple recipe.
Number of servings: 1

500 grams of jam

Indeed, traditional French confiture has a distinctive, thick texture, somewhere between jam and marmalade. Confiture is most often made from berries and fruits with low pectin content, and a thickening agent is used to achieve the desired consistency. There are many variations of French jam.

Today we let's cook Strawberry jam made from fresh berries, perfect as a filling or as a standalone dessert with tea. It's delicious, so definitely worth trying. do such a dessert at home.

Recipe with step-by-step photos

Strawberry jam for cake

Ingredients

Servings

500 grams of jam

Strawberry

1 kg
Sugar

600 G
Citric acid

4 G

Preparation

Step 1

Wash the strawberries, cut off the stems, and chop them into random pieces. Place the strawberries in a heavy-bottomed saucepan.

Step 2

Pour in sugar. Stir.

Step 3

Place the saucepan on the stove over medium heat. Heat the mixture until the sugar is completely dissolved and the strawberries release their juices. Mash the berries into a puree using a potato masher.

Step 4

Cook the mixture over medium heat until it boils, then for another 7-10 minutes, stirring constantly.

Step 5

Excess foam from strawberry puree, which forms along the edges, should be removed.

Step 6

When the strawberry mixture begins to thicken, reduce the heat and add citric acid. If you're using the jam immediately after making it, you can add 2 tablespoons of lemon juice.

Step 7

Cook for another 2-3 minutes. Let the jam cool.

Step 8

Transfer the jam to a convenient container. It's ready to use in your favorite cake.

How to check if jam is ready

When hot, the jam still has a liquid consistency, so if you are making it for the first time, it will be difficult to determine the readiness of the mixture by eye.

Of course, you can follow the recipe and adjust the timing precisely, but if the strawberries are too juicy, they will need more time to cook.

You can test the confit's readiness with a simple but proven method. Scoop out a small amount of the mixture with a spoon or spatula. Let it cool slightly, or use a handy tool, such as a pastry brush. Run your finger over the surface of the spoon to scrape off the mixture. If a smooth, clear strip remains, the confit is ready and can be removed from the heat.

Adviсe
- Use a spoon or long-handled spatula to skim off any foam from the mixture.
- Strain the hot mixture before placing it into jars. For a beautiful seal, add the berries first, then pour the juice over them.
- To make the mixture thicker and have a pleasant aroma, add soft butter to the jam.
- Along with sugar, you can also add vanilla to the strawberries.
- Use a saucepan with a thick bottom to prevent the berries from burning.

Fresh strawberry jam is one of the most popular fillings in confectionery. Making this dessert at home is quick, easy, and, most importantly, delicious. Incidentally, this filling will hold up well in pies, vareniki, and croissants even during baking.

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