How to preserve homemade strawberry jam and what are the benefits

Nowadays, many families like to make their own strawberry jam, which not only adds fun to life but also makes the ingredients healthier and fresher. However, since homemade strawberry jam does not contain preservatives, its shelf life will be greatly reduced. If you want to extend the shelf life of homemade strawberry jam, you should pay more attention to sterility during the production process and keep the storage container cleaner.

1. How to store homemade strawberry jam

1. The container for jam should be free of oil, water and odor. (You can use a sterilizer to sterilize or boil the container thoroughly with boiling water and dry it)

2. Add some lemon juice when making jam. (If you don’t have fresh lemon, you can use dried lemon instead)

3. Put the jam into the bottle after it has cooled completely.

4. After bottling the jam, tap the bottle a few times to remove any air bubbles or gaps between the jam.

5. After putting the jam into the bottle, pour a layer of honey on it.

6. Cover the bottle mouth with a layer of plastic wrap and then close the bottle cap tightly.

7. Now that the weather is getting hotter, the prepared jam should be stored in the refrigerator.

8. Use an oil-free and water-free spoon when eating.

2. Benefits of eating strawberry jam

1. Rich in Va, it can nourish the liver and improve eyesight

Strawberries contain carotene, which is an important substance for synthesizing vitamin A, and therefore has the effect of nourishing the liver and improving eyesight.

2. It can replenish blood

Strawberries can relieve anemia and regulate gastrointestinal health.

3. Rich in tannic acid, it can prevent cancer

Because strawberries are rich in tannic acid, when pregnant women eat strawberries, the tannic acid will absorb and prevent the absorption of carcinogens, thus having an anti-cancer effect.

4. Moisturize the lungs and make breathing smoother

Strawberries can remove lung dryness and heat, nourish yin and moisten the lungs, and make breathing easier.

5. Contains pectin and cellulose, which can help with bowel movements

Strawberries contain pectin and cellulose, which can effectively promote intestinal motility, reduce constipation, hemorrhoids, and even the occurrence of colon cancer.