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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Bec if using frozen strawberries do they need to be thawed?
I wouldn’t thaw them, just throw them in and get it cooking 🙂 I have done this same recipe with frozen blueberries before without an issue and advised others to do with frozen strawberries and they haven’t had an issue either 🙂
Thanks very much for that quick response!
I aplologise for my vagueness, but did you peel and core the apple first? Thanks
Not vague, my fault! I have updated the recipe to be more clear – leave the skin on, quarter the apple then take the core out. Enjoy 🙂
I had a massive fail with ‘another popular’ strawberry and vanilla one so I was so excited to read yours and try it. The directions are wonderfully detailed and easy to follow. Thank you for sharing your awesome recipe.
Perfect Jam thank you. Perfect thickness too, my children and fussy husband loved it x
Can Vanilla paste be used instead of vanilla powder? And if using regular white or raw sugar, will the same quantity work?
Hi Jo! Using raw sugar will be fine in the same quantities, as will the vanilla paste 🙂
Just made 2 lots of 1kg last night and bottled and water bathed for Xmas gifts.. I checked it as 45mins with the plate and it was all set, nice and thick. I love this jam as it is not too sweet, it is just right. Thanks Bec for such a great recipe that sets every time I make it 🙂
Amazing Bec! So delicious, I’m making up jars of this jam to go in Xmas hampers as gifts x
I am so excited to try this Bec! It’s going into my Xmas hampers this year! Where do you buy your vanilla powder?
I hope your family loves it! I buy my vanilla powder from a co-op, which is G Collective in Perth.
This was the first jam I made in my thermomix. I don’t think ill ever go looking for another jam recipe. This is the BEST JAM ever!!!!!
Best jam EVER! Hands down!