Description
Indulge in the rich and decadent flavors of Dark Chocolate Strawberry Jam with this easy homemade recipe. This unique jam combines the sweetness of fresh strawberries with the deep, bittersweet notes of dark chocolate for a delightful spread perfect for toast, pastries, or even as a filling for cakes.
Ingredients
Fresh Strawberries:
4 cups (hulled and chopped)
Granulated Sugar:
2 cups
Lemon Juice:
2 tbsp
Unsweetened Dark Cocoa Powder:
1/4 cup
Vanilla Extract:
1 tsp
Dark Chocolate:
4 oz (70% or higher, finely chopped)
Instructions
- Cook the Strawberries: In a large saucepan, combine the strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Cook until the strawberries release their juices.
- Thicken the Jam: Bring the mixture to a boil and cook until thickened, about 20–25 minutes.
- Add Cocoa and Chocolate: Stir in cocoa powder and vanilla extract until smooth. Add dark chocolate and stir until melted.
- Cool and Store: Remove from heat, cool slightly, then pour into jars and refrigerate.
Notes
- For a smoother jam, blend with an immersion blender before adding cocoa and chocolate.
- Adjust sweetness by reducing sugar slightly if your strawberries are very ripe.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
