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Ingredients
- 1 qt. (2 c. crushed) ripe strawberries, washed and stemmed
- 4 c. sugar
- 1 package fruit pectin
- 3/4 c. water
- 8-oz. freezer-safe containers
- (try to use less sugar, if able)
Preparation
Step 1
Wash and dry the freezer-safe containers and set aside.
With a potato masher or in a food processor, mash the berries, leaving some chunks. Measure out 2 c. of berries into a large bowl. Stir in exactly 4 c. sugar and allow to stand for 10 minutes.
While the berries and sugar are co-mingling, whisk the pectin into 3/4 c. water in a small saucepan. Stirring constantly, bring to a boil over high heat and stir for 1 minute. Remove from heat and stir into strawberry mixture for 3 minutes or until sugar is almost entirely dissolved.
Ladle the jam into the prepared containers, leaving about 1/2″ at the top for expansion. Top with lids and allow to stand for 24 hours at room temperature. Refrigerate for up to 3 weeks or freeze for 1 year.