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Quick Strawberry Jam

We've given a range on the amount of sugar in this recipe because some berries are sweeter than others. Active time: 10 min Start to finish: 40 min

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Cooks' note:

Jam keeps, chilled in an airtight container, 2 weeks.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes about 1 1/4cups

Ingredients

1 lb strawberries, trimmed and halved
2/3 to 3/4cup sugar
2 tablespoons powdered fruit pectin
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Mash strawberries in a large bowl with a potato masher or a fork.

    Step 2

    Stir together berries, sugar, pectin, and lemon juice in a 12-inch nonstick skillet and boil until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl to cool, then chill, covered, until ready to serve.

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