Strawberry Jam
Homemade
Strawberry Jam
Strawberry Jam is so delicious and easy to make with just a few simple ingredients.
What you will need
5 cups crushed strawberries ( about 3lbs)
1/4 cup lemon juice
6 Tbsp. RealFruit classic Pectin
6 cups granulated sugar
Whether you plan on picking your own plump juicy strawberries yourself at a farm or purchasing a few containers at your local grocery store you’ll be ready to start your canning process in no time!
Just a few other essentials will be needed.
A large stock pot to boil your jars – a ladle – a funnel – canning jars – and some time !
YES, this process can be a bit messy
and it’s HOT so be careful.
1.Prepare your jars in hot ( almost boiling water) let sit in simmering water until ready to use. Use tongs to remove and place on cloth when time.
2. Combine clean washed crushed strawberries and lemon juice in a lg 6 or 8 quart saucepan. Gradually stir in pectin. Bring mixture to a full rolling boil that can not be stirred down, over high heat, stirring constantly.
3. Add sugar, stirring to dissolve. Return to full rolling boil. Boil hard 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Skim foam off.
4. Ladle hot jam into a hot jar leaving about 1/4inch headspace. Remove air bubbles. (Sticking a butter knife in and out will remove air bubble ) Wipe jar rim. Center your clean lid onto jar. Close tight. Place jar back into boiling water. Repeat until all jars are filled.
5. Process jars about 10 minutes -turn off heat let jars stand about 5 more mins. Remove jars from water cool on counter 12 to 24 hours. Check lids to make sure sealed – they should not Flex when center is pressed on.
Great to give as gifts to family and friends ! Enjoy – and have some fun with ribbons and labels to really make them special !
Positively Delightful !
