This recipes seems simple and looks simple but don’t let that fool you. The flavor is HUGE, the taste is undeniably amazing and the burst of freshness in your mouth is Enormous. The best part is- like you already picked up on- it is SIMPLE SIMPLE SIMPLE. If you can cut up strawberries then you can make My Strawberry Balsamic, Mint and Basil Jam. I had to add in both mint and basil because well they are my two favorite herbs to use with sweets and one wouldn’t let me not use the other (you can take it up with them!) This recipe comes in to you in honor of olive oil week and the Devo Olive Oil giveaway. I decided to use another one of my favorite oils from Devo and that is strawberry balsamic. It combines the both of best worlds and turns out one heck of a jam for breakfasts, appetizers and even dessert.
Speaking of… Have you entered the Devo Olive Oil giveaway. You know this is my birthday week and to celebrate life at 28 I thought nothing could be better than to offer my fabulous readers one of the best giveaways ever. A free 9 pack of olive oil samples from my newest sponsor, Devo Olive Oil. Be sure to click here to check out this amazing little culinary dream boutique and enter to win the oils listed in the giveaway link seen above.
Life just isn’t complete without fresh berries and no matter how you cut it or bake it for that matter, no bread is complete with the perfect pairing of butter and jam (yes butter and jam. I have to have butter on my bread along with my jam- I am weird like that). My Strawberry Balsamic, Mint and Basil Jam is perfect for your family and friends and is full of flavor. The balsamic vinegar brings out the berries’ beautiful color and truly enhances their flavor. This is great served on my bruschetta bread, biscuits and bagels or you can do something as simple as layered on pound cake or over some vanilla ice cream- Oh I hear that calling my name. Gotta Run!
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Strawberry Balsamic + Mint Basil Jam
Ingredients: (adapted from Martha Stewart)
2 pounds of fresh strawberries, roughly chopped/diced
2 cups of sugar
1 TBSP Devo Strawberry Balsamic
2 lemons, juiced and zested
1 TBSP each of fresh chopped basil and mint
1 tsp ground cinnamon
Directions:
Wash and dice the strawberries. Come the berries with the sugar, cinnamon and lemon juice in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Once at a boil, add in the 1 tsp of cornstarch and briefly whisk. Allow to boil for 8-10 minutes stirring every so often until the mixture is thick and thoroughly coats the back of your spoon. Stir in the basil and mint and place in a glass jar with lid. If you are not going to use the jam in the next 2 days then you must go through the process of sterilizing your jars and canning it. But honestly, why go to all that trouble- your going to love this so much it won’t even last a day!
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THank you, thank you , thank you! wonderful inspired recipe and perfect for all the strawberries I’ve got hanging around here!
Mary x
Basil and mint in jam? Oh, yum! 😉
Wow, I am always looking for specialty jams to make. This one sounds wonderful. I have it bookmarked for when my strawberries are ripe. Thanks!
I bet my hubs would love this! Looks great! 😉 visiting from FF&P
Doesn’t this look glamorous!! I want some on my English muffin. Coming over with a spoon. 🙂
Oh my, that sounds divine! Images are beautiful:)
I hope you have a fab weekend-Xo
That sounds absolutely AMAZING!!!
Oh this looks so good and my basil and mint are really growing well so this will be a fun recipe to use them in.
Hi! I love anything strawberry balsamic! Yum! Thank you for your sweet comments on my guest post on valsocal! I’m your newest follower.
Xx
I adore this idea. I love jam on just about anything. I’m sure the mix of basil and mint just adds a wonderful freshness! Can’t wait to try it! I love your sweet little jar too!
This looks so good. Found you off Flip Flops & Pearls. This would be great as a gift. Dress up a cute little jar and give to a neighbor or friend. Thanks again for sharing!
A herbed fruit jam does sounds interesting. I don’t think my supermarket will be stocking this anytime soon unfortunately
The combination of basil and mint in this jam is awesome. It looks so professional and I am sure tastes delicious! Hope yuo are enjoying your birthday week and have a great weekend!
Your jam looks fabulous. I love, love, love mint! So I know this jam will be a keeper. Great post!
Actually, this looks fun! I should try some for my dad!
I’ve made strawberry basil jam, but never before with mint! Such a perfect combination. I’m definitely trying this next time, and also adding it to my next batch of strawberry sauce!
I hope you had a wonderful birthday week :). xoxo
Great recipe. I love that it doesn’t call for an enormous amount of sugar, like some do. And I love all the flavors at play. Bet it’s just wonderful.
Oh my word! That sounds devine!
I can’t wait to make this…and like you, it’s going on top of a lotta stuff 🙂
Hi there, thanks for visiting … This is sounds tres Yummy!! I have actually been following your blog for awhile though I don’t always comment … xo HHL
mmm! sounds yummy
Wow, your jam looks so delicious and the flavors you used are fantastic!
I’ve made strawberry jam with balsamic vinegar, but I’ve never thought to add mint and basil. This combination sounds really delicious! I have plenty of strawberries that I picked and froze that would be perfect for this. 🙂
I love those flavors! What a great and unique combination 🙂
Wow I had never ever thought of combining strawberry + balsamic + mint/basil in one! But now when I see it and think of it, it works! Looks delicious…totally yummy!!! Nice flavors and can’t wait to try this. Although 2 cups of sugar scares me a bit. Hehee.
I have a raspberry balsamic…do you think I could follow the recipe with raspberries in place of strawberries? This sounds delicious!!!!
Oh what magical flavours. This jam must tickle your taste buds and I bet it would would work well as a glaze for a pork tenderloin or the likes.
🙂 Mandy
u said it gal! life is so much better with berries! Esp with fresh jam, cream and scones… oh life!!!!
What a great, unique combination of flavors!
Your jam looks wonderful! I love making jam more than eating! LOL! Thanks for sharing your recipe. Thank you for following my blog! I really appreciate it! Have a lovely Sunday!
This sounds delicious. Thanks for the easy recipe. 🙂 YUM-MY!
Basil and mint are terrific additions to your strawberry-balsamic jam–
beautiful color and texture. I like that there is no pectin added to the jam–just straightforward ingredients. simple–absolutely.
thanks, too, for visiting my blog–I’ll have fun exploring yours.
Nancy
I picked up the sweetest berries yesterday , thsi would be the perfect recipe to celebrate their sweetness! thanks for sharing
sweetlife
I’ve so been craving a PBJ and this would be heavenly on it. Here’s hoping that I win the Devo giveaway so I can make it!
P.s. Did you share this on sweet tooth Friday?
Hi There, This is looking Gorgeous. A very well made post with beautiful vibrant pictures. Loved the new combo of ingredients and the recipe is so nicely made and presented. Its always fun to see ur appetizing recipes.Saving this recipe of urs and wud love to give ur version a try on the coming weekend. Have a great day….Sonia !!!
Sold and bookmarking now! 🙂 This sounds so incredible and I love simple, simple, simple! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Interesting, the herbs make your jam look savoury- sort of like a tomato chutney, but then it’s got a lot of sugar in it so I’m pretty convinced it’s jam!
Actually, I’ve been reducing the sugar content of my jams recently. I know it needs to have 1:1( fruit:sugar) for preserving reasons, but using about half as much sugar, particularly in strawberry jam, certainly improves the taste I think- much more strawberry flavour and less of the sugary ‘heat’ jams can give on the back of the throat. Just means you need to keep it in the fridge.
Cheers, Angela
Wow – this jam looks fantastic – I have always loved combining strawberries with balsamic, so this jam sounds like a winner. I have to have butter with my jam too!!
Sue 🙂
Wow… excited seeing this one..That’s such an awesome flavour coming together.Love to check this.
Hey girl! Thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving a sweet comment 🙂 I looked into the “follow” button, and apparently you need to be signed into google for it to appear. Hope that helps!
I look forward to reading more of your posts now that I found you too!
I’m almost crying because I can’t even begin to know where to find that Devo strawberry balsamic! I am so going to make this anyway. Maybe I’ll also make some bagels to smear it on. That would be very marathon-training-savvy of me.
I’m all about simple and this is simply delicious! I love the mint and basil mixed with strawberries. I’m going to make this for my guests this weekend, no need for canning, I’m sure it will be devoured fast!!
This is brilliant..never thought of this combo for jam but it is amazing!
Thank you for sharing this AMAZING recipe
Чудный рецепт! Обязательно воспользуюсь. Для меня это новинка в области варки варенья. Спасибо.
Oh how I love jam. This sounds so refreshing and delicious- yet simple and no pectin! That is awesome
Great recipe, love the combination of flavours in this jam!
Okay, now on to try this! It looks amazing
Happy Belated Birthday!!!
Wow! This looks so amazing and actually something I can do! Love the pics and that cute jar!
This lOoks amazing. I can see myself spreading it over any and everything!
LOVE THIS! Do you mind if we post it on our blog? You get the credit of course.
This looks so amazing! I’ve been looking through your blog and am totally inspired. Amazing pictures too! I’ll be following for sure :o)