STRAWBERRY BALSAMIC JAM

Strawberry Balsamic Jam image

Provided by LoveMyVeggies

Time 30m

Yield 4 8 oz. jars, 32 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 1/2 lbs strawberries
3 tablespoons lemon juice
3 cups sugar
3 tablespoons aged balsamic vinegar
5 teaspoons calcium water
4 teaspoons pectin

Steps:

Rinse the berries and remove their hulls, then roughly dice.
Measure the fruit into a 6 to 8 quart nonreactive pot and add lemon juice and the proper amount of calcium water; stir well.
Measure the sugar into a separate bowl adn thoroughly mix the proper amount of pectin powder into the sugar; set the mixture aside.
Bring the fruit to a boil over medium-high heat. If it starts to foam, skim off the top and discard.
Add the balsamic vinegar and return to a boil.
Pour the pectin-sugar mixture into the boiling jam stirring as you add; stir vigorously for 1-2 minutes until the sugar dissolves.
Return the fruit to a boil and remove from heat; skim off any foam.
Fill jars leaving 1" head space.
Process for 6 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 92.1, Fat 0.1, Sodium 2.3, Carbohydrate 23.5, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 21.4, Protein 0.3