Strawberry-Kiwi Jam Recipe

By dette

"My family always gives jams and jellies as gifts and everyone appreciates it. Strawberries and kiwi make a wonderful combination." Kathy Kittell, Lenexa, Kansas

Ingredients

• Ingredients
• 6 cups fresh strawberries
• 3 medium kiwifruit, peeled and finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon chopped crystallized ginger
• 1 package (1-3/4 ounces) powdered fruit pectin
• 5 cups sugar

Preparation

Step 1

Directions
In a large bowl, mash berries; transfer to a Dutch oven. Add the kiwi, lemon juice and ginger. Stir in pectin. Bring to a full rolling boil over high heat, stirring constantly.
Stir in sugar; return to a full rolling boil. Boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat; skim off foam. Ladle into jars or freezer containers and cool to room temperature, about 1 hour.
Cover and let stand overnight or until set, but not longer than 24 hours. Refrigerate for up to 3 weeks or freeze for up to 12 months. Yield: 5-3/4 cups.