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Strawberries with Sugar (No-Cook Recipe) – Fresh Raw Jam

Learn how to make raw strawberry jam without cooking to preserve maximum flavor, color, and nutrients.

Best in season: Summer
Time
20 min
Yield
5 jars
Difficulty
Easy
Updated
March 28, 2026
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Recipe at a glance

Strawberries with sugar without cooking is a fresh raw jam packed with natural flavor and vitamins.

Ingredients

What you will need

Below is the ingredient list for this recipe with the base proportions. It is convenient to prepare everything you need in advance so the cooking process goes more smoothly and without rushing.

Before you start

There are 3 items in the list. It is convenient to check that everything is ready first and only then move on to the cooking steps.

  • strawberries
    1 kg
  • sugar
    800 g
  • lemon juice
    1 tbsp
Step by step

How to make it

The recipe is broken down into clear steps so it is easy to follow right in the kitchen. Move through them in order to keep the process under control and avoid missing important details.

Preparation path

This recipe has 5 steps. It is easiest to follow them in order without jumping between stages.

Recipe time: 20 min
1

Prepare the Berries

Wash and hull the strawberries thoroughly.

2

Mash the Berries

Mash berries with a fork or blend slightly to desired texture.

3

Add Sugar

Mix with sugar until fully dissolved.

4

Add Lemon Juice

Add lemon juice to enhance flavor and preserve color.

5

Store

Transfer to sterilized jars and refrigerate immediately.

Frequently asked questions

What people often ask about this recipe

How long does raw strawberry jam last?

Up to 5–7 days refrigerated. For longer storage, freeze it.

What to watch for

Common problems for this recipe

These pages help with situations that often come up during preparation, drying, or storage. Each one opens a separate page with an explanation.

Opened a jar of jam and it smells fermentedApple jam burns even on low heat
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Problems and solutions

Cloudy brine, soft vegetables, lids, mold, and other frequent situations.

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Important for safety

Home preserving always depends on cleanliness, correct proportions, sterilization, and storage conditions. If the result seems doubtful, it is safer not to take risks and to open the related troubleshooting pages and explanations.