12/10/2026
Want to try something new, like jam making here is a CWA tried and true recipe. Want to learn more why not come along to a branch meeting.
There's nothing like homemade strawberry jam! Here's our recipe for you to try.
***CWA of NSW Strawberry Jam recipe***
Determine the mass of the fruit after removing the stalks.
Use 750g of sugar to every kilogram of fruit. Add 30ml of lemon juice to every 1.5kg of fruit.
Pack the fruit and sugar in alternate layers in a stainless steel or enamel saucepan. Leave for two hours or overnight.
Put the saucepan on a cool part of the stove. Heat slowly, while stirring occasionally until the sugar has dissolved.
Boil fairly rapidly until the jam is ready. Stir occasionally to prevent burning.
Test a tablespoon or so on a chilled saucer, drawing a finger through the cooled strawberry jam and check whether the line stays clean and the juices don’t come back together. If they do, continue cooking.
Skim off any foam and pour into hot, sterilised jars, seal immediately while still hot.
