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Strawberry Jam Pectin Added

This recipes is from the ball blue book. the only thing i did differently is to add lemon zest. it's really refreshing, because the lemon zest/juice keeps it from being overly sweet. this is one of my favorite jams that i make each year.

Steps

Wash strawberries.
Drain.
Remove stems.
Crush strawberries on layer at a time.
Combine strawberries , powdered pectin , lemon juice , and lemon zest in a large saucepot.
Bring to a boil , stirring occasionally.
Add sugar , stirring until dissolved.
Return to a rolling boil.
Boil hard 1 minute , stirring constantly.
Remove from heat , and skim foam if necessary.
Ladle into hot , sterilized jars , leaving 1 / 4 inch head space.
Adjust 2-piece caps.
Process 10 minutes in a boiling water canner.

Ingredients

strawberries, dry pectin, lemon juice, lemon, zest of, sugar