Maple-Basil Strawberry Jam
Recipes with Maple Sugar / Vegetables
Created by
Stéphanie Côté
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4 portions
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Ingredients
- 6 cups fresh strawberries
- 1 cup maple sugar
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 12 fresh basil leaves, washed and patted dry
Method
- Perform the steps in the “Method for Preparing Jars and Lids,” found here (= lien).
- Wash the strawberries, remove the stems, and dice. Put in a deep saucepan.
- Add the maple sugar and lemon juice. Stir, cover, and bring to the boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes. Add the basil and stir to a smooth mixture. Mash with a wooden spoon to the desired texture. For the smoothest jam, use a blender.
- Fill the hot, sterilized jars up to 2 cm (7/8 in) from the top. Use a non-metallic utensil to release air bubbles.
- Follow Steps 1 – 6 of the “Canning Method,” found here (= lien).
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YIELD: 4 – 250 ml (1-cup) jars or 8 – 125 ml (1/2-cup) jars
KEEPS FOR: One month in the fridge, once opened.
The Quebec Maple Syrup Producers are not in any way responsible for the identification or presence of allergens in recipes or for the classification of any recipe as vegetarian or vegan.
