How to Preserve the Color of Strawberry Jam: Proven Rules and Common Mistakes
If you want to preserve the taste and benefits of strawberries until the next season, you can freeze the berries or make jam from them.
However, the preparations do not always turn out perfect, so we decided to tell you about the preparation and subtleties of cooking strawberry jam, with which you will be able to prepare the perfect delicacy.
First, let's answer the question that torments many housewives: should you wash strawberries before cooking? This must be done, but carefully, so as not to damage the berries.
Now it's worth talking about how much sugar to use. Most often, recipes use proportions of 1 to 1, that is, for every kilogram of berries you need to take the same amount of granulated sugar.
Even the power of the fire on which the jam is cooked is important.
It is best if you keep the flame at a level lower than medium. Then bring the jam to a boil, skimming off the foam. Try not to let the berries boil for longer than 5 minutes, then immediately reduce the heat.
On average, cooking strawberry jam should not exceed 35-40 minutes.
However, some housewives keep the jam on the fire for much longer, because they want it to end up thick.
In this case, you should be prepared for the fact that the treat, instead of an appetizing bright red hue, will have a not very attractive brownish color.
