Strawberry Conserve

[thermilover]

Thanks Chookie, yes followed your suggestions to put into air tight containers and turn upside down
How long do you think this jam will last? I am planning to make another batch as it is very easy to make and would love to avoid store bought from now on..

[cookie1]

I keep mine in the fridge and it lasts for ages. I'm not sure how long it will last on the shelf though.

[achookwoman]

I keep in fridge once opened.  Unopened in pantry mine lasts well for 2 years.

[thermilover]

Oh wowww Chookie, 2 years is a good time, will make another batch and probably give away to family when I meet them in 2 months, yayyy

[thermilover]

Chookie, one more question, how long does it usually take for the jam to set, because I checked it yesterday but it was still a little runny, hope I haven't done something wrong...

[achookwoman]

Thermilover, it should be set when it is cold.  Remember that Strawberry Jam is notoriously hard to set. 

[thermilover]

Made 2 batches of this wonderful jam yesterday and this time, no mistakes, it turned out beautiful!!
Thank you so much Chookie for this recipe, hubby had a taste and said that it just tastes like all fruit without the nasties, I was like, thats a nice compliment

[achookwoman]

So pleased DH likes it. 

[thermilover]

I think it is that time of the year I will be making this again
Chookie, need your expert advice, I havent browsed through the whole post, so apologies if this has already been discussed.. I would like to make this and use a substitute for sugar for my parents who are both diabetic, any suggestions?

[achookwoman]

Thermilover. If I were making jam , almost sugar free, I would make the berry one with Chai in it. Only problem is that it has a short shelf life.
The problem with, even reduced sugar jam is that at setting point, it is 50% sugar.

[K Atie]

Bumping this Chookie as it is the best strawberry jam recipe specially if you need to make room in your fridge for Christmas food . I even made up quantities with nectarines and raspberries the other day , yum .

[achookwoman]

K Atie,  good to make room in the fridge.   I make lots of jam.   Most given away as thank you .