Strawberry Jam with Pectin

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Jams, Jellies & Spreads
Breakfast
Spring
Summer

We love strawberry jam, and all it requires to make is a little time and very few ingredients. This recipe uses pectin but you can also make jam using just sugar.

Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Strawberry Jam with Pectin
Ingredients
Servings
8 (250 mL) jars
  • 4½ cups (553 g) strawberries (fresh or frozen)
  • 2 tbsp (25 mL) lemon juice
  • 1 package (28.5 g) of fruit pectin crystals
  • 7 cups (1400 g) of Redpath® Granulated Sugar
Instructions

Step 1

In a large pot, combine fruit, pectin, and lemon juice. Crush fruit using potato masher or pastry cutter.

Step 2

Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring constantly.

Step 3

Once the mixture is boiling, add the sugar and stir in. Let boil for one minute, stirring constantly.

Step 4

Remove from heat and skim foam off the top.

Step 5

Pour into sterilized jars leaving 1 cm of space at the top. Seal and store.

Chef's Tip

*This recipe works best with strawberries but feel free to try other fruits. You may need to adjust the sugar to suit your tastes.

*You can use fresh or frozen strawberries and get excellent results with either.

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