Strawberry Jam Recipe

Ingredients

• 250g freshly picked and washed strawberries 

• 250g granulated sugar 

• 1 tsp lemon juice freshly squeezed

Instructions

• Put the strawberries in a large saucepan and mash up, leaving some texture and lumps

• Add the sugar and lemon juice

• Heat gently, stirring with a wooden spoon until all the sugar has dissolved.

• Increase the heat to bring to a rolling boil and then stir for 5 minutes with a wooden spoon 

• Remove pan from heat.

• Next, test the setting point by placing a some drops on a cool saucer and leave for a minute

• Push your finger through the jam and if it forms a crinkle and is tacky then it’s ready

• If not boil for another minute and retest

• Ladle into a sterilised jar and seal with lid immediately.

• Leave to cool and then store in a cool, dry, dark place.