Strawberry Lemonade Jam
Servings
6-7
pints
Servings
6-7
pints
Ingredients
3
Tbl
thinly sliced lemon peel
about 2 large
4
c
crushed strawberries
about 4 pounds
1
Tbl
lemon juice
1
box
powdered pectin
we used “Sure-gel”
6
c
sugar
7
pint
halfglass canning jars with lids and bands
Instructions
Prepare boiling water canner.
Heat jars in simmering water until ready for use.
Wash lids in warm soapy water and set bands aside.
Combine lemon peel and water to cover in a 6- or 8-quart saucepan.
Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and boil for 5 minutes, until peel is softened.
Drain and discard liquid.
Return peel to pan.
Add strawberries and lemon juice to peel and mix well.
Gradually stir in pectin.
Bring mixture to a full rolling that can not be stirred down, over high heat, stirring constantly.
Add entire measure of sugar, stirring to dissolve.
Return mixture to a full rolling boil.
Boil hard for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Remove from heat.
Skim off foam if necessary.
Ladle hot jam into hot jars leaving 1/4 inch headspace.
Wipe rim. Center lid on jar.
Apply band until fit is fingertip tight.
Process in a boiling water canner for 10 minutes, adjusting for altitude.
Remove jars and cool.
Check lids for seal after 24 hours.
Lid should not flex up and down when center is pressed.
Recipe Notes
Use lime peel and lime juice in place of lemon for a Strawberry Lime Marmalade.