Strawberry Jam with Pectin

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
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Strawberry Jam with Pectin
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.