How to Make Mock Strawberry Jam - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a delicious homemade jam recipe that doesn't require any fancy equipment or hard-to-find ingredients? Look no further than this mock strawberry jam recipe! This simple and easy-to-make jam is bursting with the sweet and tangy flavor of strawberries, making it perfect for spreading on toast, scones, or using as a filling for cakes and pastries. Best of all, this recipe only requires a few basic ingredients and can be made in just a few steps.

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Ingredients

  • 5 cups peeled, shredded zucchini
  • 5 cups white sugar
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 (3 ounce) packages strawberry-flavored Jell-O

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Additional Time: 4 hrs
  • Total Time: 4 hrs 50 mins
  • Servings: 96
  • Yield: 6 half-pint jars

  • Inspect six half-pint jars for cracks and rings for rust, discarding any defective ones. Immerse in simmering water until jam is ready. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm soapy water.
  • Stir zucchini and sugar together in a large pot over medium heat until sugar has dissolved and mixture begins to boil, about 10 minutes. Stir in lemon juice and gelatin; continue simmering for 5 more minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Ladle jam into hot, sterilized jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a clean knife or thin spatula around the insides of the jars to remove any air bubbles. Wipe the rims with a moist paper towel to remove any residue. Top with lids and screw rings on tightly.
  • Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars 2 inches apart into the boiling water using a holder. Pour in more boiling water to cover jars by at least 2 inches. Bring to a rolling boil, cover, and process for 10 minutes.
  • Remove the jars from the stockpot and let cool, several inches apart, to room temperature, 4 hours or longer. Press the center of each lid with a finger to ensure the lid does not move up or down. Remove the rings for storage and store in a cool, dark area. Refrigerate any jars that do not seal.
  • Nutrition

    48 cal.

    • Sodium: 8mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 12g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 12g
    • Protein: 0g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 1mg
    • Potassium: 18mg