BERRY-BASIL LIMEADE JAM

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My husband and I have fun picking fruit. We ended up with too many strawberries, so it was time to make jam, inspired by a mojito recipe. -Erica Ingram, Lakewood, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 8-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 cups fresh strawberries, hulled
1 package (1-3/4 ounces) powdered fruit pectin
1/3 cup lime juice
1 teaspoon butter
7 cups sugar
1/4 cup minced fresh basil
4 teaspoons grated lime zest

Steps:

  • Rinse nine 1-cup plastic or freezer-safe containers and lids with boiling water. Dry thoroughly., In a small bowl, thoroughly crush strawberries, 1 cup at a time, to measure exactly 5 cups; transfer to a 6-qt. stockpot. Stir in pectin, lime juice and butter. Bring to a full rolling boil over high heat, stirring constantly. Stir in sugar; return to a full rolling boil. Boil and stir 1 minute. Immediately stir in basil and lime zest., Immediately fill all containers to within 1/2 in. of tops. Wipe off top edges of containers; immediately cover with lids. Let stand at room temperature 24 hours., Jam is now ready to use. Refrigerate up to 3 weeks or freeze up to 12 months. Thaw frozen jam in refrigerator before serving.

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