MCP STRAWBERRY JAM RECIPE

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Enjoy delicious homemade strawberry jam with this easy MCP Stawberry Jam Recipe. Use about three quarts of fresh strawberries when making this homemade strawberry jam recipe along with a box of MCP Pectin for a sweet, memorable spread.

Provided by My Food and Family

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Time 45m

Yield Makes about 11 (1-cup) jars or 176 servings, 1 Tbsp. each

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

5-3/4 cups prepared fruit (buy about 3 qt. fully ripe strawberries)
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 box MCP Pectin
1/2 tsp. butter or margarine
8-1/2 cups sugar, measured into separate bowl

Steps:

Bring boiling-water canner, half full with water, to simmer. Wash jars and screw bands in hot soapy water; rinse with warm water. Pour boiling water over flat lids in saucepan off the heat. Let stand in hot water until ready to use. Drain well before filling.
Stem and crush strawberries thoroughly, one layer at a time. Measure exactly 5-3/4 cups prepared fruit into 6- or 8-qt. saucepot. Stir in lemon juice.
Stir pectin into prepared fruit in saucepot. Add butter to reduce foaming. Bring mixture to full rolling boil (a boil that doesn't stop bubbling when stirred) on high heat, stirring constantly. Stir in sugar. Return to full rolling boil and boil exactly 4 min., stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Skim off any foam with metal spoon.
Ladle immediately into prepared jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of tops. Wipe jar rims and threads. Cover with 2-piece lids. Screw bands tightly. Place jars on elevated rack in canner. Lower rack into canner. (Water must cover jars by 1 to 2 inches. Add boiling water, if necessary.) Cover; bring water to gentle boil. Process 10 min. Remove jars and place upright on towel to cool completely. After jars cool, check seals by pressing middle of lid with finger. (If lid springs back, lid is not sealed and refrigeration is necessary.)

Nutrition Facts : Calories 40, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 0 mg, Carbohydrate 11 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 10 g, Protein 0 g