Summer Strawberry Jam

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Red, ripe strawberries make a classic jam that brings back summer year 'round.

Brief

Additional: 45 mins

Total: 45 mins

Servings: 32

Yield: 2 (8 oz.) jars

Summer Strawberry Jam

Ingredients

1 ⅓ cups crushed strawberries (wash

hull

then crush one layer at a time using potato masher)

1 ½ tablespoons Ball® RealFruit™ Classic Pectin

1 ⅔ cups granulated sugar

2 Ball® or Kerr® Half-pint (8 oz) Jars with lids and bands

Tips

Directions

Step 1

Prepare boiling water canner. Heat jars and lids in simmering water until ready for use. Do not boil. Set bands aside.

Step 2

Place strawberries in a 6- or 8-quart saucepan. Gradually stir in pectin. Over high heat bring mixture to a full rolling boil that cannot be stirred down stirring constantly.

Step 3

Add entire measure of sugar stirring to dissolve. Return mixture to a full rolling boil. Boil hard 1 minute stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Skim foam if necessary.

Step 4

Ladle hot jam into hot jars leaving 1/4 inch headspace. Wipe rim. Center lid on jar. Apply band until fit is fingertip-tight.

Step 5

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.

Nutritional Information

Summer Strawberry Jam

Servings Per Recipe:32

Calories: 43.4

% Daily Value *

Protein: 0.1g

Carbohydrates: 11.2g 4%

Dietary Fiber: 0.2g 1%

Sugars: 10.9g

Vitamin A Iu: 1.2IU

Niacin Equivalents: 0.1mg

Vitamin C: 5.7mg 10%

Folate: 2.3mcg 1%

Calcium: 1.7mg

Magnesium: 1.3mg

Potassium: 15mg

Sodium: 0.1mg

Calories From Fat: 0.3

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.