Freshest Strawberry Jam

= Description =
Makes 2½ cups.
== Ingredients ==
* 5 cups fresh California strawberries, stemmed
* 4 cups of sugar
* ¾ cup water
* 1 package (1¾ ounces) powdered fruit pectin
== Directions ==
# Crush strawberries completely.
# Measure 2 cups strawberries with juices into bowl.
# Thoroughly mix in sugar; set aside 10 minutes.
# Combine water and pectin in saucepan.
# Bring to boil and boil one minute, stirring constantly.
# Stir pectin mixture into strawberries; continue stirring 3 minutes.
# Ladle quickly into sterilized freezer jars or containers, allowing ½-inch headspace.
# Cover lids.
# Let stand at room temperature 24 hours.
# Store in freezer.
# If jam is to be used with 2 or 3 weeks, store in refrigerator.
Category:Strawberry preserves and jam Recipes