What to add to strawberry jam to make it a deep red color: a very simple ingredient

Seasonal strawberries make delicious and sweet jams. But when boiled, the bright and juicy berry often turns brown, which is not very attractive. This can be avoided by using one simple ingredient.

The idea of making strawberry jam of a deep red color was published on the Instagram page of food blogger Lily with the nickname lily.a.cup.of.tea. To preserve the bright color of the strawberries, you will need a lemon.

Ingredients:

• strawberries - 1 kg
• sugar - 600 g
• juice of half a lemon

Method of preparation:

1. Wash the berries.

2. Put them in a saucepan.

3. Cover with sugar.

4. Leave for a few hours to let the juice flow.

5. Sterilize the jars with lids.

6. Cook the jam for 20 minutes.

7. Add lemon juice to preserve the color.