Sunday, September 11, 2011

Quick and Easy Strawberry Jam

Ingredients:
1 quart ripe strawberries, mashed
4 c. sugar 
3/4 c. water
1 box sure jell fruit pectin


Directions:
Measure 2 c. mashed strawberries into a large bowl (save the rest of the strawberries for another use).  Stir in sugar.  Let stand 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.


Mix water and pectin in a small saucepan.  Bring to a boil on high heat, stirring constantly.  Continue boiling and stirring for 1 minute.  Stir into fruit mixture.  Stir 3 minutes or until sugar is completely dissolved.


Fill plastic containers quickly to with 1/2 inch of the tops; cover with lids.  Let stand at room temperature for 24 hours.  Jam is ready to use.  Refrigerate up to 3 weeks or freeze up to 1 year; thaw in the refrigerator.

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