Strawberry Jam

Strawberries are a sign of summer time. They are widely appreciated for their characteristic aroma, bright red color, juicy texture, and sweetness. They are also good for you! 1 cup contains only 45 calories and are an excellent source of Vitamin C and flavonoids.  You can do many things with strawberries. I love strawberry pie and strawberry jam! There are only two ingredients! It turned out amazing and I have been making it ever since. Now it is your turn to experience the joy of summertime strawberry jam! 

I like to use about 1 quart of strawberries. I have found that this is usually what is in one container of strawberries. These were big and so very juicy! 

Pick strawberries over carefully and wash, removing stems, hulls, and debris and slice.

Place berries in an enamel or stainless steel pot. Crush well with a masher or spoon, and simmer over moderate heat until berries soften. Measure the strawberry pulp. For every cup of pulp, add 1/2 to 3/4 cup of sugar, depending on desired sweetness. Return berries and sugar to a boil until the temperature of the jam reaches 221 degrees on a candy thermometer. Keep an eye on the jam and stir frequently.

When jam is ready, carefully ladle into sterilized jars, seal, and process according to jars manufacturers instructions.