Homemade Strawberry Jam Recipe

A simple and reliable strawberry jam made with fresh berries and liquid pectin. Beautiful on toast, scones, or stirred into yogurt.

Ingredients

• 6 pints strawberries, washed
• 3 cups sugar
• 1-1/3 cups liquid pectin
• Juice of 1 fresh lemon

Instructions

1. In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the strawberries, sugar, pectin, and lemon juice.
2. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Spoon the hot mixture into 10 hot sterilised half-pint jars, filling to within 1/2 inch of the top.
4. Wipe the rims clean with a damp towel and fit with hot lids.
5. Tightly screw on the metal rings.
6. Process in a hot water bath for 5 minutes.
7. Using tongs, remove jars and place on a towel to cool.
8. Test the seals and tighten the rings once cooled.
9. Store in a cool, dark place.

Notes

Always use sterilised jars and test each seal before storing. Any jars that did not seal properly should be refrigerated and used within a few weeks.