Crushed Strawberry Jam
📜 Collection: John B. Collection | ✍️ Attribution: Unattributed | 📂 Category: Preserves Preserve the taste of summer with this traditional crushed strawberry jam recipe. Simple ingredients come together for a sweet, spreadable treat.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 mins | 1 min | 5 mins | 10 6-oz. glasses |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Large saucepan
- Jelly glasses
- Coarse food chopper
Ingredients
Jam Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 4 cups (2 lbs) | Prepared strawberries | Coarsely chopped |
| 7 cups (3 lbs) | Granulated sugar | Granulated |
| 1/2 - 6-oz. bottle | Liquid pectin | Liquid |
Instructions
Step 1: Preparation and Boiling
- Cut about 2 qts washed, fully ripe strawberries through a coarse blade food chopper.
- Measure 4 cups prepared fruit and 7 cups gran. sugar into a large saucepan.
- Mix well, then bring to a full, rolling boil over high heat, stirring constantly before and while boiling.
- Boil hard for 1 min.
Step 2: Pectin and Jarring
- Remove from heat, stir in 1/2 - 6-oz. bottle liquid pectin.
- Stir and skim off foam for 5 min.
- Skim off any floating fruit, then pour quickly into clean jelly glasses to within 1/2 inch of top.
- Cover top at once with a 1/8 layer of hot paraffin.
- When cool, cover with lids.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Store in a cool, dark place for up to one year. Once opened, keep refrigerated.
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