Organic Strawberry Jam

the process of making homemade jam

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds fresh organic strawberries
  • 4 cup organic sugar
  • 14 cup organic lemon juice

Directions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, crush berries until you have 4 cups.
  2. In a saucepan, mix together the mashed strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice.
  3. Stir over low heat until sugar is dissolved.
  4. Increase heat to high, and bring the mixture to boil, stirring often.
  5. Cook for approximately 15 minutes - or until mixture reaches 220 degrees.
  6. Transfer to jars, leaving 14 to 12 inch headspace.
  7. Place lids and rims on jars
  8. Place in a water bath for 20 minutes.