Strawberries to jams

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Strawberry season is finally in full swing at your local berry you-pick farms across Ontario.  This year the strawberry season has been pushed back due to the long winter and the wet cool spring. But with the hot summer weather, these delicate berries may not be able to bear the heat and the season may be cut shorter.  Gather your friends and families and head to the berry patches and get picking before these delicious sweet organic strawberries are gone for another year.

Wouldn't it be amazing if we could just bottle summer it in a jar? Why not turn summer's yield into delicious jams - you will be able to enjoy a bit of summer all year long.

This is an simple delicious strawberry jam recipe that does not use pectin.
This recipe yields 3 small jars.  Feel free to double or triple the recipe or try any combinations of berries such as blackberries, raspberries or blueberries. 

Ingredients:
6 cups of fresh strawberries ( washed, dried, hulled, cut to same size )
3 cups of white sugar
2 Tbsp. of lemon juice

In a heavy bottom pot, mix together the strawberries, sugar and lemon juice.  Stir over low heat until the sugar is dissolved.  Increase the heat to high to bring to a rolling boil. Stir often and skim off any of the impurities forming on top of the jam.  Cook for approximately 20 to 25 minutes . 


In sterile jars, fill the jars leaving 1/4 to 1/2 headspace and seal with the sterile lids.  Process the jams in in water bath for 15 minutes.  Remove the jars and allow the jars to cool over night.  Tighten the lids and store in cool dark place. 

Is it just pure coincidence that strawberries are heart shaped? Everything about strawberries are good for your heart. It packed with antioxidants, fiber and full of vitamins.                            

Enjoy mother nature's perfect fruit this summer !