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3 Easy Summer Jam Recipes

July 28, 2019 By Jess 12 Comments

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3 Easy Summer Jam Recipes
3 Easy Summer Jam Recipes
3 Easy Summer Jam Recipes
3 Easy Summer Jam Recipes
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There’s nothing that says summer than bright, fresh fruits. And, one of my favourite ways to make those summer fruit flavours last is with these 3 Easy Summer Jam Recipes!

3 Easy Summer Jams | cookinginmygenes.com
Strawberries, apricots and plums make amazingly delicious jam.

With the addition of only just a few ingredients and cooked on the stove-top, these summer jams are easy to make and freeze to enjoy in the future too!

3 Easy Summer Jams | cookinginmygenes.com
You may have already tried my Easy Apricot Jam so the strawberry and plum jams follow a very similar recipe.

3 Easy Summer Jams | cookinginmygenes.com
Using fresh, ripe fruit is key to making each of these jams to get all of the natural sweet flavours from each fruit without the addition of much sugar.

I like to use honey as a sweetener but you can also use maple syrup if you prefer.

3 Easy Summer Jams | cookinginmygenes.com
Right now strawberries, apricots and plums are all in season so it’s the perfect time to make some Easy Summer Jam!

3 Easy Summer Jams | cookinginmygenes.com

3 Easy Summer Jams | cookinginmygenes.com

Easy Strawberry Jam

Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: easy jam, easy strawberry jam, strawberry jam, summer jam
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 1 cup

Use fresh, bright strawberries to create this Easy Strawberry Jam in just 20 minutes! This jam is made with just strawberries, honey and lemon juice for a delicious, seasonal jam perfect for toast and granola.

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups fresh strawberries, halved
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp water

Instructions

  1. Put all ingredients into a medium pot.

  2. Using a fork or potato-masher, crush the strawberries into smaller pieces.

  3. With the lid off, bring to a boil over medium heat.

  4. Once boiling, turn to medium-low heat and let the jam simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally until it reaches a slightly thicker, jammy consistency.

  5. Take the pot off the heat and let cool completely. Keep in the fridge for up to 1.5 weeks or freeze for up to 2 months.

The Easy Strawberry Jam on toast with butter is one of my personal favourites; there’s just something about jam on toast that’s irresistible!

3 Easy Summer Jams | cookinginmygenes.com
The Easy Plum Jam take a little more time because the skins of the plums are a bit thicker and take a bit more time to break down when cooking. But, the result is SO worth it!

3 Easy Summer Jams | cookinginmygenes.com
You can enjoy these jams so many different ways:

  • on toast with butter or ricotta
  • with yogurt and granola
  • make a simple ‘cheesecake’ by layering crushed graham crackers with mascarpone cheese and one of your favourite jams
  • serve them on a cheeseboard

3 Easy Summer Jams | cookinginmygenes.com
The best part!? You can freeze these summer jams for up to 2 months.

Until the next cooking adventure,
Jess

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  1. Terri

    August 6, 2019 at 1:55 am

    I love that these are so easy! Jam always seemed complicated to me so I only made black currant to avoid using pectin. Now I want to make some!!!

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    • Jess

      August 11, 2019 at 9:35 am

      Thank you Terri! I created them with exactly that in mind – less complicated. I hope you enjoy these easy jams for the summer!

      Reply
  2. Lillian Tse

    August 4, 2019 at 10:22 am

    First off your photos are so pretty! I’m working towards that for myself but can’t always get brilliant photos. At the moment with me being off work I can catch the light but not sure how it will go once we move back and I’m at work again.

    As for the recipe, I love simple it is! Definitely love strawberry jam. Mmm and raspberry!

    All I can think is these jams on a nice warm croissant, dan’s home made bread or on a warm scone 🙂

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    • Jess

      August 11, 2019 at 9:37 am

      Thank you for the photo love Lillian! And you are so right, catching that natural light for photos is key. Sometimes if I’m up early on a weekend I’ll grab my camera to try to catch the light for a few shots too 🙂 I hope you enjoy these jams on that homemade bread – sounds so divine!

      Reply
  3. Matt - Total Feasts

    August 1, 2019 at 12:41 am

    I love a good jam on some hot buttered toast. These jams look brilliant, especially with the amazing colour!

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    • Jess

      August 1, 2019 at 9:15 pm

      Jam on toast with butter for the win!! Thank you for the recipe love Matt & for stopping by the blog!

      Reply
  4. Sabrina

    July 31, 2019 at 11:58 am

    Great recipes, these are the perfect simple way to preserve summer flavours! Thanks!

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    • Jess

      July 31, 2019 at 2:21 pm

      You got it Sabrina! The best way to preserve those summer flavours – thank you for the recipe love!

      Reply
  5. Kristen

    July 30, 2019 at 9:39 pm

    I am a sucker for making jams in the summer – there’s so much beautiful fruit. Love how easy these recipes are and the use of honey instead of refined sugars. Can’t wait to add them to my list.

    Reply
    • Jess

      July 31, 2019 at 2:20 pm

      So lovely to hear you love making jam too! I really hope you love these simple recipes, perfect for summer 🙂

      Reply
  6. Nicoletta De Angelis Nardelli

    July 30, 2019 at 4:34 pm

    Love jams like these! And those colors, wow! Nothing better than starting the mornings with the bright flavor of homemade jam!

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    • Jess

      July 31, 2019 at 2:19 pm

      Thank you for the recipe love Nicoletta! And I agree, nothing better than one of these jams on toast for breakfast 🙂

      Reply

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