Saving Room for Dessert

Delicious easy-to-follow recipes for food lovers!

  • Recipe Index
    • Appetizers
    • Breads & Muffins
    • Breakfast
    • Candy
    • Cookies
    • Cupcakes & Cakes
    • Desserts
    • Frozen Treats
    • Main Course
    • Other Yummy Stuff
    • Pies
    • Pizza
    • Salads
    • Sandwiches
    • Smoothies
    • Soups, Stews & Chili
    • Veges & Side Dishes
  • Travel
  • About Me
    • Disclosure and Privacy Policy
  • Contact
  • Facebook
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • Contact
Home
  • Recipe Index
    • Appetizers
    • Breads & Muffins
    • Breakfast
    • Candy
    • Cookies
    • Cupcakes & Cakes
    • Desserts
    • Frozen Treats
    • Main Course
    • Other Yummy Stuff
    • Pies
    • Pizza
    • Salads
    • Sandwiches
    • Smoothies
    • Soups, Stews & Chili
    • Veges & Side Dishes
  • Travel
  • About Me
    • Disclosure and Privacy Policy
  • Contact

Easy Small-Batch Strawberry Jam

  Jump to Recipe |    57 Comments

48.6K shares
  • Share
  • Yum
  • Email

This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy.

Easy Small-Batch Spiked Strawberry Jam with Grand Marnier | www.savingdessert.com

Easy Small-Batch Spiked Strawberry Jam – Fresh and easy strawberry jam made with just picked strawberries, sugar and Grand Marnier Liqueur

I hope you’re not tired of all the strawberry recipes we’ve posted lately. I can’t seem to get enough of these beautiful red fruits! Over the years I’ve made jam but never anything good enough to write home about.

When I was a young girl I helped my mom can butters, jellies and jams so you’d think I was proficient in canning. That is not at all the case. I wish I had the time to learn the process all over again but until then, I’ll settle for small batch jams that take very little time to prep, and are incredibly easy to make.

Made with just three ingredients and no pectin.

Many jam recipes are made with equal parts fruit and sugar with a little lemon juice and pectin. This jam is made with a double fruit to sugar ratio, no pectin, and I substituted Grand Marnier liqueur for the lemon juice. Grand Marnier and strawberries are a match made in heaven and of course I have a small bottle that’s just begging to be used. I know you’re going to love our Easy Small-Batch Spiked Strawberry Jam with Grand Marnier.

 

 

Easy Small-Batch Spiked Strawberry Jam with Grand Marnier | www.savingdessert.com

This is the recipe to try if you’ve always wanted to make strawberry jam but didn’t think you could.

The recipe makes 2-full cups of jam that will stay fresh in the refrigerator for 2-3 weeks. I can’t say our lasted that long but it was enough to share with family.

 

Easy Small-Batch Spiked Strawberry Jam with Grand Marnier | www.savingdessert.com

Without pectin you must make sure to cook the strawberry jam long enough to thicken.

There’s a super easy method to test for doneness without all the guesswork. Put a glass plate in the freezer while preparing the jam. When the strawberry jam has cooked down, place a spoonful on the cold plate and leave it for 30 seconds. Tilt the plate and if the jam moves very slow, it’s done. If it rolls down the plate, cook for a few more minutes and test again.

 

Easy Small-Batch Spiked Strawberry Jam with Grand Marnier | www.savingdessert.com

If you have the chance to pick your own berries, please don’t let the opportunity to pass you by.

The juiciness and fresh flavor of fresh picked fruit is incredible, and that makes all the difference in recipes like this easy, small-batch strawberry jam.

 

 

A box of fresh picked strawberries

Here’s a few tips for finding the best strawberries:

  • Pick strawberries with light colored seeds. If the strawberry seeds are dark brown and dried up, the strawberry probably is too.
  • Buy local strawberries if at all possible. Less time traveling to your kitchen will yield fresher strawberries, thus better flavor. If you’re buying strawberries from another country they may have been picked before they were fully ripe to survive the long distance commute.
  • Look for strawberries that are red all the way to the top. If the top is white, the middle of the strawberry will be too. White strawberry tops yield less flavor.
  • Visit your local farmers market during peak season for the best strawberries.
  • Finally, if you can pick your own strawberries at a local farm – go for it!

 

Easy Small-Batch Spiked Strawberry Jam with Grand Marnier | www.savingdessert.com

If our kitchen wasn’t in the middle of a renovation, I’d go pick more strawberries tomorrow morning and make another strawberry pie, and perhaps some jelly. No sink, no cabinets and no floor. Baking and cooking is difficult without the basics. But we do have lots and lots of dirt however!

 

 

Easy Small-Batch Spiked Strawberry Jam with Grand Marnier | www.savingdessert.com

I have one more strawberry recipe to post later this week so please stop back and check it out! If you make our jam recipe, please take a photo and post it on Instagram and tag us at Saving Room for Dessert.  We would love to see how this recipe turned out for you!

 

 

Easy Small-Batch Spiked Strawberry Jam with Grand Marnier | www.savingdessert.com

 

 

Thanks for PINNING!

A spoonful of strawberry jam

Let’s be cooking friends! If you make our recipe please feel free to leave a comment on this post. I’m sure your experience and insights will help all our readers, and it helps me too. Also, if you’re on Pinterest feel free to leave a comment and photo there if you have one! If you share on INSTAGRAM tag @savingroomfordessert so we can stop by and give your post some love. And we’d be very happy if you’d FOLLOW Saving Room for Dessert on FACEBOOK| INSTAGRAM| PINTEREST | TWITTER  and subscribe to our YOUTUBE channel for all the latest recipes, videos and updates. Thank you!!!

 

 

PRINT THE RECIPE!

5 from 4 votes

Easy Small-Batch Strawberry Jam

Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 35 mins
Yield: 2 cups
Course: Jam
Author: Tricia
PRINT RECIPE
Fresh and easy strawberry jam made with strawberries, sugar and Grand Marnier Liqueur.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups fresh chopped strawberries, (I like a mixture of small pieces and large)
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Grand Marnier Liqueur, or lemon juice

Instructions

  • Place two small, clean plates in your freezer.
  • In a large deep skillet, combine the strawberries, sugar and liqueur or lemon juice. Heat on medium until the mixture starts to boil. Skim the foam from the top of the jam and discard as it cooks. Don't worry if you can't get all the foam but you should be able to get most of it.
  • Continue cooking and stirring for about 10 minutes or until it starts to thicken.
  • Remove one of the plates from the freezer and put a small spoonful of jam on the plate. Allow it to sit for 30 seconds then tilt the plate. If the jam slides down the plate quickly, keep cooking. If it is slow and thick, it's done.
  • Continue testing, if needed, every 2 minutes. Do not overcook!
  • Place the jam in jars and cool to room temperature. Refrigerate once cooled.
  • The jam will keep 2-3 weeks in the refrigerator.

Recipe Notes

Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate. When multiple ingredient alternatives are given, the first listed is calculated for nutrition. Garnishes and optional ingredients are not included.

Nutrition

Calories: 908kcal | Carbohydrates: 226g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 6mg | Potassium: 449mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 219g | Vitamin A: 35IU | Vitamin C: 169mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 1mg

Here are a few more recipes you might enjoy:

 

A vanilla cake layered with strawberries and a mascarpone filling

Strawberry Mascarpone Cake

 

 

Homemade Strawberry Pop-tarts

 

 

Strawberry Icebox Cake

SaveSave

Before you leave

Join my free email list and get a FREE e-cookbook!
Never miss a recipe - sign up today!

You may also like these

Maple Pumpkin ButterHoliday JamSpicy Summer Tomato JamEasy Nectarine Blueberry Freezer JamA plate of Ricotta CookiesRicotta Cookies

Delicious Dinner Inspiration!

from quick & easy to company worthy

Previous Post: Dutch Baby with Strawberries
Next Post: Homemade Strawberry Pop-Tarts

Leave a Comment Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

57 Comments

  1. Donna says

    December 17, 2020 at 4:26 pm

    5 stars
    Jam came out delicious took about half hour to boil maybe because I used frozen strawberries very good recipe thank You

    reply to this comment >
    • Tricia Buice says

      December 18, 2020 at 10:06 am

      Great to hear Donna. Glad you enjoyed the jam. Happy holidays!

      reply to this comment >
  2. Kelli says

    June 28, 2020 at 2:31 am

    5 stars
    Really simple recipe! I was skeptical but after about nine minutes on the stovetop, my jam set on the plate perfectly. It tastes scrumptious! (Didn’t have Grand Marnier so used lemon juice.) Going to use this as filling in your homemade pop tart recipe this weekend.

    reply to this comment >
    • Tricia Buice says

      June 28, 2020 at 8:38 am

      Thanks Kelli! Great to hear you liked the recipe, and I bet you’re going to LOVE the pop tarts, too! We appreciate you taking the time to comment and for trying the recipe.

      reply to this comment >
  3. Emily says

    June 11, 2020 at 8:02 pm

    Is this recipe OK for canning?

    reply to this comment >
    • Tricia Buice says

      June 12, 2020 at 1:25 pm

      Hi Emily. I’m not a canning expert but after some research, I believe it will be fine. This recipe makes a small batch so I’m sure you’ll want to make more if taking the time to process it in jars. Good luck and enjoy!

      reply to this comment >
  4. Kevin says

    August 30, 2019 at 4:32 pm

    Imagine spreading it on pancakes (I’m not a huge maple syrup fan ) I’m always looking for toppings.

    reply to this comment >
    • Tricia Buice says

      August 31, 2019 at 1:47 pm

      This would make a great pancake topping Kevin – so pretty too! Great idea 😉

      reply to this comment >
  5. Diane (Created by Diane) says

    May 29, 2016 at 3:26 pm

    Oh my GOODNESS, I need to stop at the farm stand today and pick up some strawberries to make this!!

    reply to this comment >
    • Tricia Buice says

      May 30, 2016 at 9:47 am

      This is a great jam Diane – we were so sorry when it was gone! Thanks

      reply to this comment >
  6. Karen (Back Road Journal) says

    May 14, 2016 at 2:44 pm

    Perfect amount for just myself and my husband. Love your version with less sugar…I think it lets the flavor of the strawberries shine.

    reply to this comment >
    • Tricia Buice says

      May 30, 2016 at 9:51 am

      Thanks Karen – and I agree – it was just enough and the strawberry flavor was terrific. So sad it’s gone already!

      reply to this comment >
  7. Susan says

    May 13, 2016 at 12:58 pm

    What a luscious-looking jam, Tricia! Our Wisconsin strawberries will be coming in another few weeks and I’d love to try this with some local strawberries. It looks perfect on those biscuits!

    reply to this comment >
    • Tricia Buice says

      May 13, 2016 at 5:53 pm

      I hope you get to try it Susan – we really enjoyed it! Have a lovely weekend.

      reply to this comment >
    • Jaime says

      December 7, 2019 at 1:29 pm

      Can you make strawberry pop tarts w/ pre-made rolled-out pie-crust dough?

      reply to this comment >
      • Jaime says

        December 7, 2019 at 1:33 pm

        5 stars
        The strawberry jam is so tasty!… I’ve used on biscuits w/butter.. everyone loves it!…

        reply to this comment >
        • Tricia Buice says

          December 7, 2019 at 3:05 pm

          So glad you tried this jam Jaime. My favorite for sure! Happy holidays 🙂

          reply to this comment >
      • Tricia Buice says

        December 7, 2019 at 3:05 pm

        Absolutely Jaime! Nothing like a great shortcut 😉

        reply to this comment >
  8. Liz says

    May 13, 2016 at 7:30 am

    Your jam looks heavenly! I don’t think I’ll ever get into big batch canning, but I’d be happy to make some of your gorgeous strawberry jam!!!

    reply to this comment >
    • Tricia Buice says

      May 13, 2016 at 5:52 pm

      Thank you so much Liz! Congratulations on your son’s graduation 🙂

      reply to this comment >
  9. Wendy says

    May 11, 2016 at 9:43 pm

    Canning always intimidates me, so I’ve never made my own jam. Your jam recipe is just what I need! Not to mention that Grand Marnier is always in my cabinet (essential Cosmopolitan ingredient 🙂 )I am going strawberry picking with my daughter this weekend. Between your jam and Chris’ strawberry lemonade, I am going to be one happy camper! I hope your kitchen renovation is completed quickly and leaves you delighted. I don’t think there is any other renovation project that requires as many decisions as a kitchen! ( When it’s done, if you decide to hold pie baking classes in it, please sign me up!)

    reply to this comment >
    • Tricia Buice says

      May 12, 2016 at 8:43 am

      Haha – this kitchen renovation is the pits. Nothing ever goes as planned and we are now changing the flooring for the third time – sheesh. You’ll never catch me flipping houses. Enjoy your strawberries and the jam! I have two more strawberry recipes coming soon – guess I should change the name of my blog! Thanks so much Wendy – have a terrific week and happy picking!

      reply to this comment >
  10. John/Kitchen Riffs says

    May 11, 2016 at 12:25 pm

    We’ve been feasting on strawberries lately! Haven’t made jam, though. Yet. 🙂 You’ve really inspired me — thanks.

    reply to this comment >
    • Tricia Buice says

      May 11, 2016 at 3:11 pm

      Feasting on strawberries sounds pretty great to me! Thank you so much!

      reply to this comment >
  11. Amanda says

    May 11, 2016 at 9:49 am

    This recipe is wonderful and it couldn’t have come at a more perfect time! I’ve been thinking of a great summer recipe that I could make for my friends and family and this is absolutely perfect! It sounds delicious–thank you so much for sharing!

    reply to this comment >
    • Tricia Buice says

      May 11, 2016 at 3:10 pm

      Thank you for the comment Amanda – this is great jam – hope you love it too!

      reply to this comment >
  12. All That I'm Eating says

    May 11, 2016 at 6:03 am

    What a fantastic colour, and a great idea for a small batch recipe.

    reply to this comment >
    • Tricia Buice says

      May 11, 2016 at 7:46 am

      Thanks! It’s a delicious jam and we’re sad it’s gone again – time to make some more!

      reply to this comment >
  13. Monica says

    May 10, 2016 at 9:54 am

    This jam is so beautiful. I’ve had this on my to-try list for a long time but I never seem to have enough strawberries to spare for the project! This is a huge encouragement, I tell you! My husband loves strawberry jam and I know he’d appreciate this. The Grand Marnier is a must-try. I have some wonderful strawberries in the fridge right now but I want to go picking. ; )
    And good luck with the kitchen reno – scary yet so extremely exciting. I know it will be awesome!

    reply to this comment >
    • Tricia Buice says

      May 10, 2016 at 12:40 pm

      I hope you will give it a try Monica! My husband has been nuts for this jam and he wants to pick strawberries again soon. Such fun! Have a great week.

      reply to this comment >
      • Monica says

        May 29, 2016 at 11:20 am

        Tricia – I made a small batch of this jam yesterday. My husband and I thank you! : ) It is so very delicious – super easy and so gorgeous to look at and sweet to eat. Thank you for your beautiful post, which really motivated me to get into the kitchen and make it happen. And I’m so glad I did. We had a fun “British-themed” Sunday breakfast today with this. Thanks for inspiring me so often. xo
        (Will post this on my blog later on if you don’t mind…it’s a keeper!)

        reply to this comment >
        • Tricia Buice says

          May 30, 2016 at 9:47 am

          Yeah! Thanks so much for letting me know Monica. We were thrilled with how easy it was to make and eat – haha – enjoy your holiday and thanks again!

          reply to this comment >
  14. Robyn @ Simply Fresh Dinners says

    May 10, 2016 at 9:36 am

    I never tire of berry recipes, Tricia, and you had me at ‘easy’! I love cooking chicken with strawberries and mozzarella cheese and I can’t wait until the berries come into season here. We’ve had such a cold spring that everything is behind schedule.
    A beautiful jam and I love the addition of Grand Marnier!
    PS. The reno must be driving you nuts! lol. Been there, done that. Any end in sight?

    reply to this comment >
    • Tricia Buice says

      May 10, 2016 at 12:42 pm

      Your recipe sounds wonderful Robyn – can’t wait to see it on your blog! Yes the renovation is pretty awful – haha. I just hate the enormous mess. Think boxes everywhere, dust on everything, no running water on the main floor – ahhhhh! Plus I’m not an interior designer which makes for some sleepless nights wondering if it’s all going to fit together. I guess you’ll know how it turned out if I “do or do not” share pictures 🙂 Have a great week!

      reply to this comment >
  15. handmade by amalia says

    May 9, 2016 at 11:20 pm

    This looks amazing, Tricia, such a great color. I have to see whether we still have strawberries in the market, I’d love to give it a try.
    Amalia
    xo

    reply to this comment >
    • Tricia Buice says

      May 10, 2016 at 12:43 pm

      Thanks Amalia – the color is so pretty – strawberries are just absolutely amazing! Have a great week.

      reply to this comment >
  16. Becky Green says

    May 9, 2016 at 12:29 pm

    YUM!!!! HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY, TRICIA!!!! 😉

    reply to this comment >
    • Tricia Buice says

      May 9, 2016 at 7:31 pm

      Thanks Becky – hope you had a nice one too.

      reply to this comment >
  17. Jennifer @ Seasons and Suppers says

    May 9, 2016 at 7:07 am

    Perfect jam! I feel like I can smell that wonderful strawberry scent right through your pictures 🙂 Can’t wait for local strawberries here. Hope you had a wonderful Mother’s Day!

    reply to this comment >
    • Tricia Buice says

      May 9, 2016 at 7:31 pm

      Thanks Jennifer – we spent Mother’s Day packing up all the kitchen cabinets. What a mess my house is now. Anyway – the jam is great and the strawberries are delicious!

      reply to this comment >
  18. Thalia @ butter and brioche says

    May 9, 2016 at 12:06 am

    Yes! Such a beautiful post. Love strawberry jam, especially when it comes complete with scones!

    reply to this comment >
    • Tricia Buice says

      May 9, 2016 at 6:26 am

      Oh scones and strawberry jam – absolutely perfect! Thanks Thalia!

      reply to this comment >
  19. cheri says

    May 8, 2016 at 9:37 pm

    Hi Tricia, you could never publish to many strawberry recipes for me, love the color of you jam, it is perfect.

    reply to this comment >
    • Tricia Buice says

      May 9, 2016 at 6:25 am

      Thank you Cheri – it was a very good batch!

      reply to this comment >
  20. Sara says

    May 8, 2016 at 8:09 pm

    I love how simple this jam is, I’ve always been more intimidated by the complicated recipes with all the sterilizing and pectin and stuff. Can’t wait to try it!

    reply to this comment >
    • Tricia Buice says

      May 9, 2016 at 6:24 am

      I hope you enjoy the jam as much as we did Sara. Thanks so much for stopping by!

      reply to this comment >
  21. Chris Scheuer says

    May 8, 2016 at 3:54 pm

    Happy Mother’s Day Tricia! Hope you’re having lots of jam and biscuits today that someone else made! The jam is such a beautiful color! I’m afraid I’d eat that whole plate of biscuits if I had this amazing jam to smother them with! Hope your kitchen renovation goes quickly, I know it will be wonderful when it’s finished!

    reply to this comment >
    • Tricia Buice says

      May 8, 2016 at 4:57 pm

      No biscuits for me today – my kitchen is empty but I did get some beautiful flowers from my daughter. Hope you are having a wonderful Mother’s Day with children and grandchildren. Thanks so much!

      reply to this comment >
  22. Monique says

    May 8, 2016 at 3:24 pm

    This is our kind of jam..no pectin…Just like this:)Hope you are having a great day!

    reply to this comment >
    • Tricia Buice says

      May 8, 2016 at 4:57 pm

      Thanks Monique – hope you had a lovely weekend!

      reply to this comment >
  23. [email protected]'s Recipes says

    May 8, 2016 at 11:31 am

    Though I am not fancy for sugar loaded jam, this one looks too good to miss in life, Tricia.

    reply to this comment >
    • Tricia Buice says

      May 8, 2016 at 4:57 pm

      Thanks Angie – and I agree. Every now and then – this is a lovely treat!

      reply to this comment >
  24. ZazaCook says

    May 8, 2016 at 11:22 am

    Love this recipe! Looks so simple to make. I’ve never made jam, I have to try your recipe before the end of strawberry season. Thanks Tricia for sharing!

    reply to this comment >
    • Tricia Buice says

      May 8, 2016 at 4:58 pm

      I hope you will give it a try Zaza – so easy and really good. Thanks!

      reply to this comment >
  25. sue | theviewfromgreatisland says

    May 8, 2016 at 11:03 am

    I love easy peasy jams — I’ve working on one right now that isn’t even cooked. Traditional jams can get so laborious, I’m all for experimenting with new methods. That color is glorious — who wouldn’t want to start the day with that? Happy Mother’s Day Tricia <3
    Sharing 🙂

    reply to this comment >
    • Tricia Buice says

      May 8, 2016 at 4:59 pm

      I can’t wait to read about your new recipe Sue – no cooking sounds amazing! We love fruit, fresh, frozen, blended or whole. Hope you’re having a wonderful Mother’s Day!

      reply to this comment >

Trackbacks

  1. Easy Strawberry Sorbet - Recipe Girl says:
    December 13, 2017 at 8:37 am

    […] Easy Small-Batch Strawberry Jam ~ from Saving Room for Dessert […]

    reply to this comment >

NEVER MISS A RECIPE

Join my free email list and receive a free e-cookbook!

All Content Copyright Saving Room For Dessert © 2022 • Privacy Policy • Site Design by Emily White Designs

48.6K shares
  • Pin
  • Share
  • Yum
  • Email
48.6K shares