Monday, December 2, 2013

Strawberry Jam


This  recipe is from the site allrecipes.com

I have already make two batches, not because I have eaten it all, but because I have shared with my family.  Homemade just can't compare to store bought.

Ingredients
2 pounds fresh strawberries, hulled
4 cups white sugar
1/4 cup lemon juice

Directions
In a wide bowl, crush strawberries with a potato masher in batches until you have 4 cups of mashed berry.

 In a heavy bottomed saucepan, mix together the strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice.  Stir over low heat until the sugar is dissolved.

 Increase heat to high, and bring the mixture to a full rolling boil.

Boil stirring often, until the mixture thickens.

Test for jelling using the saucer in the freezer method: place a plate in the freezer.  Place a teaspoon of the liquid of the jam onto the cold plate. After a minute, run your finger through the jam on the plate... if it doesn't try to run back together (if you can make a line through it with your finger) it is ready.