If you love the taste of ripe, sweet strawberries, you’ll find that freezer jams preserve the fresh flavor best. This strawberry jam is especially delicious with freshly baked scones, clotted cream, and a dab of lemon curd.
INGREDIENTS:
2 cups strawberries, crushed (buy 1 qt. fully ripe strawberries)
4 cups sugar
3/4 cup water
1 box Sure-Jell dry fruit pectin
METHOD:
Measure out sugar in a large bowl. Measure 2 cups of crushed strawberries and add to sugar. Stir well, cover, and set aside for 4-6 hours to allow sugar to dissolve.
In a small saucepan, place 3/4 cup water. Whisk in fruit pectin (Sure-Jell). Bring to a boil while stirring constantly. Boil for one minute. Pour into the fruit mixture. Gently stir the mixture until all sugar is dissolved.
Pour into clean 8-ounce jars (or plastic containers of choice) and leave 3/4 inch headspace. Using a damp paper towel, wipe around the rim and sides of the jars to remove any residue. Place lids on jars and let sit at room temperature for 24 hours.
After 24 hours, place the jam in the freezer until ready to use. Thaw in the refrigerator before using. Store opened jars in the refrigerator.
