Home Made Strawberry Jam is easy and is made in amounts that would make it easy to half or double, depending on your needs. Enjoy. What a great way to use up fresh berries going off fast!
Method
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In a heavy based saucepan crush the strawberries with a potato masher.
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Add sugar and lemon juice.
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Stir over low heat until the sugar is dissolved.
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Increase heat to high, and bring the mixture to a full rolling boil.
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Boil, stirring often, until the mixture reaches 105 C.
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Transfer to hot sterile jars, leaving 1cm headspace, and seal.
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Process any unsealed jars in a water bath. If the jam is going to be eaten right away, don't bother with processing, and just refrigerate.
Recipe Hints and Tips:
- Homemade Strawberry Jam is not suitable to freeze.
- Store in fridge for up to 4 months.
