Traditional Strawberry Jam

Enjoy delicious traditional & reduced sugar preserves with Tefal VitaFruit jam maker. It makes fantastic chutney too!

Preparing the fruit

Wash the strawberries and remove the stems. Leave small berries whole but cut medium or larger strawberries into quarters or even eighths. Alternatively, thickly slice the berries.

Making the jam

Add the sugar, water and ¼ lemon with its peel. Do not add the fruit. Select P2 and press OK. The display shows “ - - “. When the jam maker beeps, after about 15 - 20 minutes, add the prepared fruit. Programme the cooking time indicated above and press OK. Remove the lemon and any pips at the end of cooking.

Test for a set

When cooking is finished, test for a set. Skim any scum or add butter to disperse. Wait 4 or 5 minutes before potting. Stir gently and then pot and label.