No cook strawberry jam

No-Cook Strawberry Jam

 

This recipe requires about 1 quart of fresh strawberries.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups crushed strawberries (approx. 1 quart)
  • 4 cups sugar
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1 box Sure Jell pectin

Directions

Stem and crush berries. Measure exactly 2 cups into large bowl. Stir in sugar. Let stand 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Mix water and Sure Jell in small saucepan. Bring to a boil on high heat, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute. Add to fruit mixture, stir 3 minutes or until sugar is dissolved. Fill five (1 cup) containers immediately to within ½ inch of tops. Wipe off top edges of containers. Cover with lids. Let stand for 24 hours. Store in refrigerator up to three weeks or freezer up to one year.

Photo by Jodi Miller

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