Honey Strawberry Jam
Servings: 6 [8-ounce / 250-mL each] jars
IngredientsPreparation
  • 6 cups [1.5 L] sorted cleaned fresh strawberry slices
  • 2 [1 13/4-ounce / 50-g each] boxes powdered pectin
  • 1 3/4 cups [440 mL] liquid honey
  • 2 tablespoons [30 mL] freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 6 [8-ounce / 250-mL each] hot sterilized jars, rings and caps
  • Mix together fresh strawberry slices and pectin into a large casserole.
  • Crush strawberry slices to well mix in pectin.
  • Stirring, bring to a hard boil over medium-high heat.
  • Leave to boil for 1 minute, still stirring.
  • Stir in honey and freshly squeezed lemon juice.
  • Bring back to a hard boil.
  • Leave to boil for 5 minutes, still stirring.
  • Scum mixture.
  • Evenly ladle into hot sterilized jars, up to 1/4 inch [6 mm] from the rim.
  • Seal jars.
  • Process filled jars for 10 minutes covered with 2 inches [5 cm] boiling water.
  • Transfer jars onto wire racks, away from drafts
  • Leave jars to cool for 12 hours.
  • Check seals before storing.