Strawberry Habanero Jam

By á-47

Makes 8 half pints
Hot pack method - no need for hot water bath/canner

Ingredients

• 5 cups chopped strawberries
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1 Tbsp. cider vinegar
• 1/4 cup finely chopped habanero
• 1 pack pectin
• 1/2 Tbsp. butter (used as an antifoaming agent
• 7 cups sugar

Preparation

Step 1

Place all but the sugar in a nonreactive pot and bring to a strong rolling boil. Add the sugar, return to a rolling boil, time for 2 minutes while watching for jelling after 1 minute.

When ready, ladle into jars, seal, and invert for 2 minutes only.