Saturday, March 27, 2010

Strawberry Jam

Strawberry Jam

7 1/2 cups crushed. hulled strawberries
1/2 cup lemon juice
14 cups granulated sugar
2 pouches liquid pectin

Prepare jars properly, sterilizing and keeping them hot. Simmer flats. In large stainless steel pot, combine berries, lemon juice and sugar. Bring to a boil that can NOT be stirred down. Stir in liquid pectin. Return to a hard boil. Boil, stirring, for one minute. Remove from heat and skim.

Fill hot jars to 1/4" headspace. Remove air bubbles. Wipe rims and cap with flats and rings. Process 10 minutes in a boiling water bath.

Makes about 8 pints

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