I came up with this recipe after trying a few recipes for Thermomix strawberry jam that were just way too sweet for us.
My Strawberry Vanilla Jam recipe uses a small amount of sugar, as far as jam recipes go. It has been incredibly popular amongst the Bexta’s.
The Best Jars for Storing Thermomix Strawberry Vanilla Jam
I can’t stress enough that when making jam it’s important to use quality jars, using brand new lids each time you preserve a new batch of something in them.
Using cheap jars you run the risk of them cracking, which no one wants when they’ve just spent time making delicious jams!
Re-using lids means they are not going to be as reliable with holding an airtight seal as new lids. New lids are cheap and worth it, rather than risk contaminated preserves.
I have used Ball Mason jars for many years, which can be purchased at a reasonable price from Big W. You’ll find their range of Ball products here. My preference in size for jam preserving are these jars. The lids for Ball jars are here.
More recently I’ve purchased some Kilner jars. They have a good reputation and have been great for me.
Water Bathing: How to get the Maximum Shelf Life from Homemade Jams
Water bathing is the process of boiling filled jars of freshly made hot jam (or other preserves) in plenty of water for an appropriate amount of time.
The purpose of water bathing is to kill any potential pathogens, ensuring nothing will grow in your jam while it’s sitting unopened. It also drives out air, which can cause the food to spoil. This causes a vacuum seal.
Some equipment you will need for water bathing, is:
As above, good quality jars with new lids.
A large pot.
A round cake cooling rack (that fits in the bottom of your large pot).
A jar lifter.
A jam funnel.
For an easy to follow, comprehensive guide on exactly how to water bath, this is a great resource.
More Great Thermomix Jam Recipes
I have a couple of other jam recipes here on the website, both are equally as delicious as this one!
Spiced Fig, Honey and Lemon Jam
Thermobexta’s Strawberry Vanilla Jam
Ingredients
- 1 apple quartered and cored (Note 1)
- 1 kg strawberries hulled (hulled weight)
- 300 g coconut sugar or rapadura (Note 2)
- 1 vanilla bean quartered (or 1 heaped tsp vanilla powder, or 2-3 tsp vanilla extract)
Instructions
- Place apple in mixer bowl. Blitz 4 seconds/speed 6/MC on.
- Add strawberries and sugar. Roughly chop a few seconds/speed 4/MC on.
- Add vanilla. Cook 45 minutes/steaming temperature/(or 115 for TM5 and TM6 users)/speed 2/MC off, with the basket on top of the lid to prevent splatter. (Note 3).
- Pour jam into sterilised jars and put the lids on immediately. Leave to cool completely, up the correct way – do not turn them upside down. Store in the pantry until opening, then in the fridge after opening. For a longer shelf life, see Note 4.
Notes
Nutrition
Please note, nutrition information is calculated via an online recipe nutrition calculator and is a guide only. It is provided as a courtesy and is not guaranteed 100% accurate. I am not a nutritionist or trained health professional.
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Hi, I'm Bec
I specialise in great tasting vegetarian Thermomix recipes and cater for a wide range of dietary needs. I love sharing here and in my cookbooks my healthy, delicious recipes (of course the odd treat too!) Whether you’re looking to ignite your thermo mojo, or just after some new, really tasty family friendly recipes, there really is something here for everyone
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Can I use jam setting sugar as a direct substitute for the coconut sugar?
Could you use rice malt syrup instead of sugar for this recipe?
How do I prevent it from burning on the bottom of the thermomix?
[…] 170g golden caster sugar 1 heaped tsp vanilla powder 2 tbs tapioca/arrowroot starch 3 eggs 100g Thermobexta’s Strawberry Vanilla Jam 1. Preheat oven to 180C. Line the base and sides of a 20cm square tin with baking […]
Do you let the jam jars cool first before you water bath?
No, put them in the pot whilst hot and cover them with hot water then boil
do you by chance have a tangy marmalade recipe?
No I’m sorry I really dislike marmalade 🙁
Hi, I’d like to leave out the apple as I’m a fructose malabsorber. Any idea what the best replacement would be? A muslin bag of lemon seeds or jam setta perhaps?
Yes lemon seeds would be a great replacement as the pectin in them will do the same job as the apple 🙂
Just made this today and all I can say is devine!!!!!! Such a beautiful jam recipe Bec, can’t wait to make lots more 🙂
I decided to try this recipe today for something different & wowee I’m glad I did! Definetly keeping this one! Thanks Bec!