Strawberry Kiwi Jam – Canning Instructions Included
Berry season is almost upon us, and this Strawberry Kiwi Jam is my favorite way to use fresh strawberries. This jam is sweet with accents of kiwi-tartness; in other words, it is perfection! And if you want to make a ton and can it, I’ve got you covered with the canning instructions below!
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Canning season is almost here! Last year was the first year I tried canning anything. I tried a couple of jams, some salsa and marinara sauce. And then I got addicted to canning.
This year, I’m planning to do a lot more, especially since we just bought a house with yard space! (Read: a garden) That marinara and salsa are the only versions we eat anymore – no more pre-made store-bought stuff. But, that means I need to make a lot more of it to last us through the year.
This jam is now our go-to jam. Confession time – I don’t like jelly, and I thought I didn’t like jam. Turns out, I don’t like store-bought jam. It’s too sweet and not fresh enough. This jam, though. It’s sweet and tart from the mix of strawberries and kiwis. It’s easy and quick, which, if you know me, is a necessity. I’m not spending my whole day in the kitchen for a few jars of jam. The consistency is perfect – light, spreadable, and full of delectable fruit pieces.
And, if you aren’t a canner, you certainly don’t have to can it. It can be frozen, or you can cut the recipe in half or thirds, so you only make as much as you can use.
I recommend this jam on anything you can find to put jam on! My husband loves it on toast. I love it drizzled on the top of my yogurt in the morning. Our dog loves it on the floor. To each his own. And most importantly, use this jam to make my Sweet Cream Strawberry Cheesecake French Toast.
Making the Jam
This jam is great for beginners because it is almost foolproof. Seriously, it’s that easy!
To start, peel and dice your kiwi. Hull and half your strawberries. Crush your strawberries in a bowl in layers. Lay a layer of strawberries in the bowl, use a potato masher to crush and mash. Add a second layer and crush some more. Do this until you have 3 cups of crushed strawberries.
Combine all ingredients except sugar in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then add sugar. Boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Then remove it from the heat.
Pour jam into HOT jars (make sure jars are hot, or they could crack from the hot jam).
To refrigerate/freeze:
Use a wet paper towel to wipe the rim of the jar. Twist on lids and store in the refrigerator (up to 2 weeks) or freezer (up to 3 months).
To can:
Push a rubber jar spatula or plastic knife (nothing metal) down the inside edge of the jar to remove air bubbles. Use a wet paper towel to clean jar rim.
Twist on lids until fingertip tight: not overly tight, but definitely sealed. Place jars on a canning rack over simmering water in your water bath canner.
Lower the rack into the water. Make sure there is one inch of water covering the tops of the jar. Bring the water to a rolling boil and process/boil for 10 minutes.
Turn off heat and remove the lid of the canner. Let jars cool in the water for 5 minutes. Remove jars and let cool for 12 hours before checking seals and storing.
Checking the Seals:
After the jam jars have cooled for 12 hours, check the seals. Press on the middle of the lid. If it pops back up at you, it’s not sealed. Those unsealed jars need to be put in the refrigerator or freezer immediately.
If the lid stays firm when you press it, it is sealed. It is shelf stable and can be stored in a cool, dry place, such as a basement.
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This strawberry kiwi jam is an easy beginner canning recipe. It only takes about 10 minutes to prepare and 10 minutes to process! The strawberry kiwi combination is sweet, tart, and perfect on breads, as well as drizzled on yogurt parfaits!
- 2 lb. strawberries
- 3 kiwis, peeled and chopped
- 6 tbsp. classic pectin
- 1 tbp lemon juice, bottled
- 5 c. sugar
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Heat and sterilize jars. I like to use my dishwasher to do this. Keep hot until ready to use.
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While jars are sterilizing, crush strawberries in a bowl, 1 layer at a time, using a potato masher. Measure out 3 cups.
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Combine all ingredients except sugar in saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high, stirring often.
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Add sugar. Stir constantly until sugar is dissolved. Bring mixture to a rolling boil. Boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
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Pour into hot jars, leave 1/2 inch headspace. Use a rubber jar spatula or plastic knife (nothing metal) to remove air bubbles. Use a wet paper towel to clean jar rim.
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Put on lids and twist until fingertip tight; not overly tight, but sealed. Place jar on canning rack over simmer water in your water-bath canner.
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Process jars by lowering rack into water. Make sure there is 1 inch of water covering the tops of the jar. Bring water to rolling boil. Process jars for 10 minutes.
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Turn off heat and remove lid. Let jars cool for 5 minutes in the water. Remove and let cool 12 hours before checking seals and storing.
natashalh
I completely agree that store-bough jam/jelly are way too sweet. When I was a kid, we had Concord grapes and we’d always make grape jelly. So good! I really wish I currently lived somewhere that canning my own strawberry jam was a viable option.
Lisa
I’ve never made grape jam or jelly. Concord grapes are the only kind of grape I’ll eat – and now when they’re in season, I’ll be using them to make jelly. Thanks!
Michelle
My dog likes anything on the floor. You are funny. Let’s be friends.
kirstin morabito
I just bought fresh strawberries and kiwis at the grocery store this weekend – I might have to try this!!!
Lisa
Let me know how you like it if you do! 🙂
Heather | Boston Girl Bakes
Just got a house this year too and totally excited about starting a garden so I can jam everything too! And strawberry jam is so gooooood!! Love the idea of adding kiwis Yum!
Lisa
Isn’t it exciting to have room for a garden? We lived in a rented duplex until now, so I’ve always had to rely on the farmer’s market. Not anymore!!
Shannon
I’ve always wanted to learn how to can things. Thanks for sharing, I’ll definitely need to try this out! 🙂
Lisa
Jam is the EASIEST thing to learn to can on, because it’s so quick and easy to do. So few steps, and almost no chance of messing up!
That New Girl
Strawberry jams are one of the best! Never thought about a strawberry +kiwi combo; This is gonna go on my rmust-try recipes list❤️🍓🥝
Lisa
Thank you! <3
June Rostad
I loooooove homemade strawberry jam. When strawberries go into season, I buy a whole basket full of them to can. I’m going to give the kiwi a try too because if there is a fruit that i love more than strawberries – it’s kiwi!!
Andrea
Whoa! This jam recipe looks absolutely delicious! I´ve tried strawberry jams before but never with kiwi. I think the kiwi adds that extra citrusy taste that packs this jam with a lot of flavor. Love that you included the canning instructions! Thanks for sharing 🙂
babiestobookworms
This sounds delicious! My daughter loves strawberries and kiwis, so I bet she would love this!
justine @ sunnyinjune.com
YUM! as a kid, i never knew anything other than store bough jelly/jam. I’m a teacher and my husband is in the Army and we moved to the South where giving teachers jellies/jam is the norm. and OMG…. life changing. I look forward to ALL holidays, birthdays, and any teacher appreciation because I ALWAYS get fresh jam. Now that I moved back up north, I’m craving this but i had no idea how to make it! this plus butter and toast sound….. heavenly!!!!!! <3
ceruleanshe
This jam looks SO bloody tasty! And the combination – strawberries & kiwis – um, yummm! Definitely will have to make this!
Rebecca | ceruleanshe.com
Cait
this looks great!
Abigail Leggate
Whoa!!! This jam looks delicious!
themomnoms
Oh my gosh, I have always wanted to make my own jam. I’ve always been scared of it, but you make it look so easy! I ned to try this recipe out!
Samantha
You can just ship me some. Lol. If I had the motivation.
Flo
This actually looks like something I can do. I always thought canning was too difficult for me.
Kristen
I’ve been canning for a few years now, but I never thought to put that combination together. It sounds delicious. Enjoy your new garden space!
Christina Shoemaker
I’ve never made a jam with kiwi and now I’m wondering why!! Yum!! I love love love this!
featherflint
This sounds like such an amazing combo for a jam! Why have I never thought of using kiwi before?!
circleskirtsandpetticoats
This sounds so delicious and not to terribly difficult to make. I might have to give it a try!
xo, Helene
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Devon
This looks so yummy! Definitely going to try this.
themommymix1981
I LOVE Strawberry Jam & I love how you added the Kiwi to this one – can’t wait to try it! Thanks for sharing with us over at Creative K Kids’ last week. Please join us again this week!
anne
It would be nice to know if anyone actually made this and how it tasted. vs how everyone loves strawberry jam. It’s just a bunch of bloggers commenting on another blogger — trying to boost visibility. This really annoys me because I go to the comments to see if people made it, is it good and how they would change it.
Melody Stroud
I made this jam a few years ago and am making it again this morning. It is delicious! I sent my grandson a jar and he ate it right out of the jar in one sitting LOL! Thank you so much for sharing your recipe with us. Its definitely a keeper.
Ethel
I made this jam today, which happens to be Mother’s Day. I got 7 & 1/2 half pint jars. I really turned out good. Thanks for the recipe!
Peggy
Do you think I could use 3 cups of Juice from strawberries instead of fresh strawberries?