15 Minute Strawberry Jam
A simple approach for preserving strawberries so that they can be enjoyed for weeks to come.
Ingredients
- 1 pound strawberries rinsed
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons fruit pectin
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- red food coloring optional
Instructions
- Remove strawberry caps, bruises and discolored parts, cut in half.
- In a medium bowl, mash strawberries with a pastry blender or potato masher.
- In a large skillet, add strawberries, sugar, pectin and lemon juice. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
- Boil for 5 minutes or until thickened. Add food coloring if you want a richer color of red.
- Let cool and pour into air tight containers.
Notes
TIP: If you don't like big chucks of berries in your jam you can use your pastry blender on the berries while they are cooking to break them down more