Cooked Strawberry Jam - Certo Liquid

Directions

• NOTE pk means 1 pouch containing 85 ml.

Wash jars and lids in hot soapy water, rinse and sterilize jars needed.

Lids may be sterilized by placing in boiling water and boiling 5 minutes (leave in warm water til needed.)

Utensils should also be sterilized.

Stem and crush well, one layer at a time, fully ripe berries.

Seive half of pulp to remove seeds if desired.

Using a liquid measuring cup, measure the exact amount of prepared fruit required and add to a large 4 to 8 qt pan.

The pan should be no more than half full to allow mixture to reach a full rolling boil.

Add lemon juice if required.

⅛ teaspoon butter may be added to reduce foaming.

Measure sugar.

DO NOT REDUCE SUGAR.

Add the exact amount of sugar specified and mix well.

Place pan over high heat; bring to a full rolling boil and boil hard for 1 minute, stirring constantly.

Remove from heat.

At once stir in Certo liquid.

Skim off foam with a metal spoon.

Stir and skim for 5 minutes.

Pour quickly into prepared jars leaving ¼ inch head room.

Seal jam at once with 2 piece metal lids or paraffin wax.

NOTE: Recipes using fruits with seeds ½ the fruit may be put through a seive, if desired.