How Do You Make Simple And Fresh Strawberry Jam?
Strawberries are abundant in the summer months and making a simple jam is one way to enjoy them. You can make your strawberry jam by adding pectin to firm it up or you can try a simpler method using lemon juice. Choose plump, firm red berries. Once picked, a strawberry won’t ripen further. Don’t wash your berries until you get ready to use them because the moisture causes them to spoil more quickly. Wash four or five 1/2-pint canning jars and lids in hot soapy water and rinse. Set the jars on a kitchen towel and fill them with hot water until ready to use. Place the bands and lids in a pan of water, bring them up to a boil, turn off the heat and let them sit until ready to use. Hull 2 lbs. fresh strawberries. Place them in a large bowl and crush them with a potato masher. You should end up with about 4 cups of mashed berries. Place the crushed berries, 4 cups of sugar and 1/4 cup of lemon juice in the saucepan. Use a large saucepan with a heavy bottom to prevent your jam from scorching
