STRAWBERRY MARGARITA JAM

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Margaritas...if you like the drink, you will love this jam. Try it as a topping for cheesecake or mixed with cream cheese on bagels. Recipe is from a friend that know how much I like "different" kinds of jams and jellies. :o) cook time does not include time for water to boil in water bath canner

Provided by kdp4640

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 40m

Yield 6 half-pints

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 cups strawberries (crushed)
1/4 cup lime juice
2/3 cup tequila
1/4 cup orange liqueur
6 cups sugar
1 (3 ounce) package liquid pectin

Steps:

  • NOTE: Do NOT use a food processor to crush strawberries or you will get puree and jam will not have a good texture. Use a potato masher.
  • In a large pot, mix together strawberries, lime juice, tequila, and orange liqueur.
  • Stir in sugar, bring to a boil over high heat.
  • Stirring constantly.
  • Boil hard for 1 minute.
  • Remove from heat and immediately stir in pectin.
  • Skim off foam.
  • Stir for 5 minutes (this will prevent floating fruit).
  • Ladle into sterilized jars to within 1/4 inch from rim. Wipe rims clean. Apply lids and rings. Tighten to fingertip tight.
  • Process in boiling water bath for 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 801.1, Fat 0.2, Sodium 2.9, Carbohydrate 206.6, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 203.3, Protein 0.5

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