--- title: "Fresh Homemade Strawberry Jam - Pure, Seasonal & Preservative-Free" description: "Order fresh, homemade strawberry jam crafted in small batches. No artificial colours, flavours, or preservatives. Real fruit taste made to order in Mumbai." canonical: https://mytribe.in/relishwithraina/artisanal-homemade-pickles/sweet-fruit-jams last_updated: 2026-02-13 --- # Fresh Homemade Strawberry Jam Crafted in Small Batches Tribe Verified · Small-batch jams, no artificial preservatives. By [Raina Agarwal](https://mytribe.in/relishwithraina) · Delivers across Mumbai Metropolitan Area · ₹375 per 500g jar (estimate) Part of [Artisanal & Homemade Pickles](https://mytribe.in/relishwithraina/artisanal-homemade-pickles). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/relishwithraina/artisanal-homemade-pickles/gallery) When winter strawberries are at their peak, I get straight to work. These are pure, slow-cooked fruit spreads with no pectin or preservatives, just honest, tangy flavour from my kitchen to yours. ## Photos and videos - ![A close-up of my homemade Strawberry Jam. I make this when strawberries are in full season, using only fresh, red, and juicy fruit. It has no artificial colours, flavours, preservatives, or pectin, just pure fruit goodness.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8504a2e2-99cf-45dc-88b3-ad5f192a2c50) - ![Here are some jars of my fresh strawberry jam. It has a wonderful, slightly tangy taste that comes naturally from the strawberries. It has a shelf life of 3 months in the fridge.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2f9c9c2a-4025-4da6-a4fc-4b37c2a85252) - ![A fresh batch of strawberry jam, all jarred and ready. The beautiful red colour is completely natural. It's perfect on toast, with yogurt, or just by the spoonful.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d7139b22-fa2c-4df9-9091-f9d72aaa8ec6) ## About Sweet Fruit Jams Since I do not use commercial pectin or synthetic preservatives, my jams have a natural, slightly softer texture and a shorter shelf life than store-bought options. You will need to keep these refrigerated, and they stay good for about three months. It is a trade-off for real fruit taste, but once you taste the difference, it is difficult to go back to processed jars. Commercial jams often rely on pectin to set and heavy preservatives to last for years on a supermarket shelf. My approach is different. I start with fresh, juicy strawberries sourced during the peak season when the fruit is naturally sweet and aromatic. I cook them down in small batches, allowing the fruit’s natural sugars to do the work. The result is a vibrant, deep-red jam that tastes like actual fruit, not just sugar syrup. Because I skip all artificial thickeners and stabilizers, the consistency is closer to a fresh fruit preserve. You might notice the jam is a bit softer, which makes it perfect for spreading on morning toast, swirling into plain yogurt, or even dolloping onto a warm bowl of porridge. It is a simple, clean addition to your pantry that does not hide behind artificial flavours. Storage is simple but important: since there are no preservatives, you must store these jars in your refrigerator. They are good to eat for three months. I recommend using a clean, dry spoon every time you dip into the jar to ensure they stay fresh until the very last spoonful. ## About Raina Agarwal I am Raina, and my kitchen stays busy whenever seasonal fruit is at its best. Making jam is one of my favourite ways to preserve the season’s sweetness without relying on anything synthetic. I simply cook, stir, and bottle everything in small batches so you get the freshest experience possible. 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