CHRISTMAS JAM (PECTIN VERSION)

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posted by request - I haven't tried this one yet. Adapted from Taste of Home magazine. NOTE: This recipe assumes knowledge of proper hot water bath canning techniques. Makes approximately 14 half pints.

Provided by HeatherFeather

Categories     Strawberry

Time 50m

Yield 14 half pint jars

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 (20 ounce) packages frozen strawberries or 2 1/2 quarts fresh strawberries, hulled
1 lb cranberries, fresh or frozen
5 lbs granulated sugar
2 (3 ounce) envelopes liquid fruit pectin

Steps:

  • Using a food processor, grind up the berries until smooth.
  • Place in a large stockpot with sugar and pectin and stir to coat.
  • Bring to a full, rolling boil and keep it boiling for 1 minute (use a timer) stirring the entire time.
  • Remove from heat immediately and let cool 5 minutes (use the timer again).
  • Skim off any foam that has risen to the top.
  • Pour into clean, hot, sterilized canning jars, leaving 1/4" space at the top of each jar.
  • Put on caps and process 15 minutes in a hot water canning bath.
  • Remove from canning bath with sterile canning tongs and let cool upside down overnight, making sure each jar has properly sealed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 671.6, Fat 0.3, Sodium 3.2, Carbohydrate 173, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 167.3, Protein 0.7

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