Ingredients

Strawberries – you’ll need about a pound
Sugar– this is important for the jam to set. The amount of sugar is important!
Lemon – juice is essential, the lemon zest is optional!

 HOW TO MAKE STRAWBERRY JAM

(full printable recipe available below, just scroll!)

Wash and slice the strawberries, removing the hulls and green tops.

Add them to a saucepan, and mix the sugar in well.

Stir frequently over medium heat, and bring the mixture to a full rolling boil.

Once boiling, add the lemon juice and zest (if using), and (optional) crust strawberries with a potato masher.

Boil, stirring regularly for about 15 minutes, or until the jam reaches 220F. (We need to stir often, to make sure the jam doesn’t burn to the bottom of the saucepan) .

When you reach the right temperature, carefully pour into sterile jars and allow to cool to room temperature.

Cover and refrigerate.

Use within about 2 weeks (if it lasts that long). 

Knowledge and photo credit