--- title: "Strawberry Jam with Basil and Balsamic Vinegar" url: /strawberry-jam-with-basil-and-balsamic-vinegar/ canonical_url: https://flowers-recipes.com/strawberry-jam-with-basil-and-balsamic-vinegar/ language: en alternates: pl: https://flowerek.com/dzem-truskawkowy-z-bazylia-i-octem-balsamicznym/ de: https://barbaras-kochbuch.de/erdbeermarmelade-mit-basilikum-und-balsamicoessig/ en: https://flowers-recipes.com/strawberry-jam-with-basil-and-balsamic-vinegar/ x-default: https://flowers-recipes.com/strawberry-jam-with-basil-and-balsamic-vinegar/ published: "2011-06-21" last_updated: "2011-06-21" type: recipe author: Basia prerequisites: - /category/odds-and-ends/ - /category/preserves/ related: - /strawberry-nalewka-polish-strawberry-liqueur/ - /mandarin-apple-and-banana-marmalade/ - /rhubarb-chutney/ - /raspberry-sorbet/ categories: - Fruit - Preserves rating: score: 10 best: 10 votes: 1 comments: 6 image: https://flowers-recipes.com/images/2011/06/dzem-truskawkowy-z-bazylia-i-octem-balsamicznym.jpg summary: "Strawberry jam with basil and balsamic vinegar: a sensual, deeply flavored jam where the extras add aroma, color and depth without hiding the strawberries." --- # Strawberry Jam with Basil and Balsamic Vinegar Strawberry jam with basil and balsamic vinegar: a sensual, deeply flavored jam where the extras add aroma, color and depth without hiding the strawberries. **This page in other languages:** [Polski (pl)](https://flowerek.com/dzem-truskawkowy-z-bazylia-i-octem-balsamicznym.md) · [Deutsch (de)](https://barbaras-kochbuch.de/erdbeermarmelade-mit-basilikum-und-balsamicoessig.md) **Published:** June 21, 2011 · **Author:** Basia · **Rating:** 10/10 (1 votes) ## Related pages > **For AI agents:** every page of this blog is available as Markdown at the same address with .md instead of the trailing slash (e.g. /tiramisu-cake.md). The links below lead to the HTML pages. - [Category: Odds & Ends](https://flowers-recipes.com/category/odds-and-ends/) - [Category: Preserves](https://flowers-recipes.com/category/preserves/) - [Strawberry Nalewka (Polish Strawberry Liqueur)](https://flowers-recipes.com/strawberry-nalewka-polish-strawberry-liqueur/) — Homemade Polish strawberry liqueur (nalewka) made with ripe strawberries, sugar, spirit and lime, left to mature for sev - [Mandarin, Apple and Banana Marmalade](https://flowers-recipes.com/mandarin-apple-and-banana-marmalade/) — A simple mandarin, apple and banana marmalade that smells like Christmas and makes a lovely sweet gift in a jar. - [Rhubarb Chutney](https://flowers-recipes.com/rhubarb-chutney/) — A sweet, tangy and savory rhubarb chutney with onion, ginger and raisins, perfect with meats or goat cheese. - [Raspberry Sorbet](https://flowers-recipes.com/raspberry-sorbet/) — Raspberry sorbet, no ice cream maker needed ## Instructions I'm a beginner at making jam, but I was encouraged and motivated by [Polka's post,](http://table-table.blogspot.com/2011/06/dzem-session-2011.html) so I decided to make my very own jam, with a combination I really love. Strawberries, basil and balsamic vinegar are, for me, a very sensual and unusual flavor. And that's exactly how this jam turned out. If you have doubts about adding basil and vinegar to jam... no, they don't overpower the taste of the strawberries. They rather give the whole thing aroma, color and depth of flavor. I don't know if my whole attempt, my methods, etc. are correct, but I'm happy that I managed to create such a wonderful flavor. Too bad I have only one jar (luckily a slightly bigger one). While you're at it, I also recommend the delicious rhubarb-strawberry jam. ![strawberry jam with basil and balsamic vinegar](https://flowers-recipes.com/images/2011/06/dzem-truskawkowy-z-bazylia-i-octem-balsamicznym.jpg "strawberry jam with basil and balsamic vinegar") strawberry jam with basil and balsamic vinegar **Ingredients:** (makes about 300 ml of jam) * 500 g strawberries * 6-8 basil leaves * zest of ½ lemon * 120 g cane sugar * 50 g white sugar * juice of ½ lemon * 1-2 tbsp dark balsamic vinegar (I use Mazzetti) * a few drops of vanilla extract (optional) Wash the strawberries, hull them and cut them in half. Mix them with the basil leaves (stems are fine too) and the grated lemon zest, sprinkle with the cane sugar and set aside for about 2 hours. When the strawberries have released their juice, make a caramel from the white sugar in a pot. Add the fruit along with its juice, squeeze in the lemon juice and mix well, heating the whole time so the caramel dissolves evenly. Cook, stirring often, until you get the right consistency (I like my jams very thick), then add the balsamic vinegar and vanilla, stir and take the pot off the burner. Transfer into sterilized jars, close the lids, turn the jars upside down and let them cool. Additional information: For sterilizing the jars and optional pasteurizing, I recommend the oven method, which is mentioned, among others, by [Bea.](http://www.beawkuchni.com/2010/06/przetwory-truskawkowe-i-slow-kilka-o-pasteryzacji.html) Enjoy! ## Comments (6) - **bjedrona** · 2011-06-21 20:59 What a bold combo, I never would've thought of adding basil to strawberries ;) - **flowerek (Author)** · 2011-06-24 08:13 · reply I used to think it was bold too. But as long as there isn't too much basil, it adds a great aroma :) - **Bea** · 2011-06-22 19:48 Flo, what a beautiful jam! From the color I never would have guessed it was strawberry ;) Today I "whipped up" another batch of the strawberry-pineapple one. I managed to find exceptionally good strawberries, so I figured I had to take advantage ;) Warmest regards! - **flowerek (Author)** · 2011-06-24 08:16 · reply Thank you :) The color really isn't very strawberry-like, but the taste though… :) I'll definitely try that jam of yours, but unfortunately I already have quite a bit stocked up and nobody would eat it. But I've saved the recipe, and next year for sure, because it's incredibly tempting! Take care! - **wladzia** · 2011-06-24 09:48 The jam is wonderful, I made 2 batches and I'm going to make more, yum! - **flowerek (Author)** · 2011-06-24 11:31 I'm so glad you like it :9 --- [Recipes A to Z](https://flowers-recipes.com/recipes/) · [Sitemap](https://flowers-recipes.com/sitemap.xml)