Brandied Strawberry Jam Recipes

BRANDIED STRAWBERRIES

Steps:

• Combine the sugar, orange and lemon zest and 3/4 cup water in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer and cook 5 minutes, stirring to dissolve the sugar.
• Remove from the heat and stir in the strawberries and brandy; let cool to room temperature, 1 to 2 hours. Ladle the strawberries and syrup into a large jar (or multiple smaller jars) and refrigerate at least 24 hours or up to 2 months.

SPICY STRAWBERRY JAM

Steps:

• Soak the strawberries in red wine for 10 minutes, then transfer to a heavy saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat. As soon as it starts to boil, add the ginger, brown sugar, cinnamon stick, chile pepper, red pepper flakes, apple cider vinegar and salt. Boil over medium heat, stirring every 10 minutes, until the preserve thickens.
• Remove the chile pepper and cinnamon stick from the preserves. Ladle into clean 1/2 pint jars, wipe rims with a clean cloth or paper towel, and seal with new lids. Store in the refrigerator.

BRANDIED STRAWBERRY FREEZER JAM RECIPE - (4/5)

Steps:

• In a large bowl, crush 1 cup strawberries with potato masher. Continue adding berries and crushing until there are 4 cups of berries. In a small bowl, stir together sugar and pectin. Add to strawberries, stir in brandy and zest. Stir for 3 minutes. Ladle jam into clean half pint freezer safe containers, leaving a 1/2" headspace. Seal and label. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Store in freezer up to 1 year or in refrigerator for 3 weeks.

BRANDIED STRAWBERRY JAM

Steps:

• Combine strawberries, sugar, and 3 tablespoons brandy in a heavy Dutch oven; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer until reduced to 1 1/2 cups (about 45 minutes), stirring occasionally.
• Remove from heat; stir in 1 tablespoon brandy and vanilla. Spoon into a bowl; cool to room temperature.
• Cover and chill.