How to Make Strawberry Jam

Описание: How to make the best Strawberry Jam!

Best Strawberry Jam Recipe:

Ingredients:
4 lbs strawberries
3 ½ lbs granulated sugar
juice of 2 large lemons

Makes 14 - 15 Jars

Method:
1. Make sure the strawberries are clean and remove the core, cut in half any large ones.
2. Place in the preserving pan (lightly buttered), add the lemon juice and simmer gently for at least 20 minutes until completely soft.
3. Warm the sugar in the oven.
4. Mash to a pulp with a masher (otherwise you will get big lumps of strawberry).
5. Add the sugar to the strawberries and stir until dissolved.
6. Boil rapidly for 10 minutes.
7. Have a few plates in the freezer to check for a set.
8. Check for a set and boil again if required. It should take no more than 15 minutes.
9. Stir in a little butter to clear the jam and pot in hot sterilised pots and seal with a lid straight away.