Kittencal's Easy Refrigerator Strawberry Jam |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 5 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Considering how easy this is to make, it makes a great strawberry jam, good on waffles, pancakes and for a cheesecake topping! It will keep in the refrigerator covered for up to 2 weeks. Ingredients:
1 lb fresh ripe strawberry, trimmed and halved (use only red ripe berries) |
2/3-1 cup sugar (i found that 2/3 cup was enough sugar for me) |
2 tablespoons powdered fruit pectin |
2 -3 teaspoons fresh lemon juice |
red food coloring (optional) |
Directions:
1. In a bowl mash the strawberries using a potato masher or fork.
2. In a large skillet stir together the mashed berries, sugar, pectin and lemon juice (starting with 2/3 cup sugar and adding in more desired I found that 2/3 cup plenty for me!) boil until slightly thickened about 5 minutes, add in a couple drops of red food colouring if needed.
3. Transfer the mixture to a bowl to cool.
4. Store tightly covered in a glass jar in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
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