Strawberry Jam

Jellyqueen's Note:

I can't really take credit for this recipe. It comes from the instruction sheet that is inside the Sure-Jell box, but it is a tried and true recipe. I love making my own jams and jellies and my family loves eating them.

• Total Time: 45 mins
• Prep Time: 30 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 6 pints

• 2 quarts strawberries , cut and crushed to yield 5 cups crushed berries
• 7 cups sugar
• ½ teaspoon butter
• 1 box powder Sure-Jell

Directions:

1. Pour crushed berries into large boiler.
2. Measure sugar into seperate container and set aside.
3. Stir package of Sure-Jell into strawberries.
4. Add butter.
5. Bring berries and Sure-Jell to a full rolling boil (a boil that does not stop bubbling when stirred) then add sugar.
6. Stir constantly.
7. Stir in sugar, quickly.
8. Return mixture to a full rolling boil and boil exactly 1 minute, stirring constantly.
9. Remove from heat.
10. Skim foam from top with metal spoon.
11. Ladle quickly into jars that have been cleaned and preheated.
12. Clean rims of jars with clean hot cloth.
13. Place heated lids (lids that have been placed in simmering water for 1 minute) on jars and tighten rings.
14. Place jars in water bath canner for 5 minutes, then remove from canner, turn jars upside down for 5 minutes.
15. Return jars to upright position and let cool completely before storing.

Reviews

[Jeff Hixson]

This was very easy to make and can, it has a wonderful taste and the color is nice. I recomend this recipe to anybody who is just learning to make jelly!

[Melslack]

This came out great! I used a little to make a jam cake and it was wonderful. I also processed jars for 5 min to be on the safe side- you can never be too careful!

[yibbityibbit]

Simple, and very tasty. I wasn't sure that it was going to jell, but once it cooled, it jelled perfectly. I did process my jars though, 5 min in boiling water bath, just to be on the safe side.