Wash 1 kg (about 2 lb) of strawberries, remove the stems, and hull them. If any are large, cut them in half and place them in a pot. Add 1 kg (about 2 lb) of granulated sugar on top, close the lid of the pot, and let it sit at room temperature overnight. The next day, place the strawberries on the stove, stir occasionally, and once the mixture comes to a boil, reduce the heat. If any foam forms, skim it off the surface. Once the liquid starts to thicken, squeeze in the juice of 1 lemon, boil for another 5 minutes, then remove from heat.

About This Recipe

We've compiled some lesser-known facts about strawberries, that wonderfully fragrant member of the rose family, just for you.

*More than 90% of a strawberry is made up of water.
*A single strawberry has approximately 200 seeds on its surface.
*1 kg (about 2 lb) of lemons contains more sugar than 1 kg (about 2 lb) of strawberries.
*8 strawberries meet nearly 100% of a child's daily vitamin C needs.
*Strawberries have a teeth-whitening effect. If you regularly rub your teeth with strawberries, you can see this effect.
*There is a strawberry museum in Belgium :)
*Ancient Romans used wild strawberries as medicine.
*The first cultivation of the modern strawberry began in the 16th century.
*Native Americans were among the first people to consume strawberries as a fruit.
*Strawberries are said to have an aphrodisiac effect.
*American scientists injected a fish gene into strawberries to produce blue-colored strawberries.
*The world's largest strawberry was grown in Japan and weighed 250 grams (about 8.8 oz).

You might think that Rose Petal Jam fills the kitchen with its beautiful fragrance while being made — well, so does our Strawberry Jam recipe! You'll love it for both its aroma and its taste. Enjoy the process!