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| Type | Fruit preserves |
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| Place of origin | Middle East and Europe |
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Strawberry jam is a sweetened spread made by cooking crushed or chopped strawberries with sugar, pectin, and typically an acid (like lemon juice) until it thickens. It consists of fruit pulp and pieces, resulting in a soft, spreadable consistency that is less firm than jelly but often thicker and more fruit-filled than preserves.
Strawberry jam originated from ancient fruit preservation techniques, evolving from honey-preserved fruits in Greece/Rome to sugar-based preserves in the Middle East. It became a luxury for European royalty notably Louis XIV before, during the 19th century, industrialization, and Nicolas Appert's canning methods made it a widely accessible, popular staple.
Strawberry jam is a versatile pantry staple used primarily as a spread for toast, biscuits, and scones, or paired with peanut butter for sandwiches. Beyond breakfast, it serves as a delicious filling for cakes, crepes, thumbprint cookies, and donuts. It can also be used as a topping for ice cream, yogurt, and pancakes, or incorporated into sauces, glazes for chicken/pork, and salad dressings.
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