Strawberry Recipe
Fresh Strawberry Jam
Ingredients
5 cups fresh strawberries, stemmed 4 cups of sugar 3/4 cup water 1 package (1 3/4 ounces) powdered fruit pectin
Directions
Crush strawberries completely and measure 2 cups strawberries with juices into bowl. Thoroughly mix in sugar; set aside 10 minutes.
Combine water and pectin in saucepan. Bring to boil and boil one minute, stirring constantly whilst doing so. Stir pectin mixture into strawberries and continue stirring for a further 3 minutes.
Ladle quickly into sterilized freezer jars or containers, allowing 1/2-inch headspace. Cover lids.
Let stand at room temperature 24 hours. Store in freezer, or fridge if the jam is to be consumed within the next three weeks.
Source: Recipes and photographs provided courtesy of the California Strawberry Commission. © 2007 California Strawberry Commission. All rights reserved.
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