Strawberry Jam Recipe
Ingredients:
- 4 lbs (1.8 kg) strawberries
- Juice of 2 lemons
- 4 lbs (1.8 kg) sugar
Method:
- Hull the strawberries, wash and drain well.
- Put into a preserving pan with the lemon juice..
- Simmer gently until the fruit is soft.
- Test for pectin.
- Add the sugar, stirring until it has dissolved.
- Bring to the boil and boil rapidly for 5-10 minutes until the jam sets when tested.
- Remove the scum and leave to cool slightly so that the fruit will not rise in the jars.
- Pot and seal while still warm.
Makes around 6 lbs (2.7 kg) of jam. These articles will get you started and explain the finer ponts of making
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Comments on Strawberry Jam Recipe »
Doug Nunnally @ 2:43 pm
What is 'test for pectin'?
Thanks, Doug
John @ 6:19 pm
You'll find out all about pectin etc in the general jam making articles - Making Jam and Jelly at Home - Introduction and Equipment, Making Jam and Jelly at Home - Ingredients, Fruit and Pectin, Making Jam and Jelly at Home - Methods
Mel Smith @ 8:06 pm
Hi just wanted to share with you that i have made the strawberry jam,plum jam and blackberry jam (twice) so far to date.
All enjoyed by family and friends.Thank you for easy to follow instructions,and great recipes.
regards
Mel