How to Make Jam: A Fun and Easy Recipe for Kids Aged 6

How to Make Delicious Jam with Kids

Making jam is a fun and easy activity that you can do with a grown-up! Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you make your very own jam.

What You Will Need:

• 2 cups of fresh fruit (strawberries, blueberries, or your favorite fruits)
• 1 cup of sugar
• 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
• A pot
• A spoon for stirring
• A jar for storing your jam
• A grown-up to help you

Step 1: Prepare the Fruit

First, wash the fruit very well with water. If you are using strawberries, ask a grown-up to help you remove the green tops. Then, cut the fruit into small pieces. This will make it easier to cook!

Step 2: Mix Ingredients

In a pot, combine the fruit, sugar, and lemon juice. The sugar will help make the jam sweet, and the lemon juice will add a nice flavor!

Step 3: Cook the Mixture

With your grown-up’s help, place the pot on the stove over medium heat. Stir everything together until the sugar disappears. Let it cook for about 10 to 15 minutes. You should see it bubbling, which means it's cooking!

Step 4: Mash the Fruit

If you like chunky jam, you can leave it as is. If you prefer smoother jam, you can use a potato masher to mash the fruit while it cooks. This is fun to do!

Step 5: Check for Thickness

After cooking, check if the jam is thick enough. You can spoon a little bit onto a plate and see if it spreads nicely. If it’s too thin, you can cook it a bit longer.

Step 6: Cool and Store

Once the jam is ready and thick, ask your grown-up to pour it carefully into a jar. Let the jar cool for a little while. After it’s cool, you can put it in the refrigerator!

Enjoy Your Jam!

Now you can spread your delicious jam on toast, pancakes, or anything you like! Making jam is not only tasty, but it’s also a fun way to spend time cooking together!