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strawberry jam with orange zest

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Recipe by
Francine Lizotte
@ClubFoody
Surrey South, BC

Homemade is the best and this strawberry jam is no exception! The beauty of canning is you can enjoy this delicious jam all year round!

yield 6 -250ml jars
prep time 10 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For strawberry jam with orange zest

  • 1 pkg
    pectin (1.75 oz or 3 1/2 tbsp.)
  • 4 c
    granulated sugar, divided
  • 7 c
    strawberries, washed, stem removed and halved or quartered depending on the size
  • 1/2 lg
    orange, zested

How To Make strawberry jam with orange zest

  • 1
    In a small bowl, combine pectin with ¼ cup sugar; stir to mix. In a large pot, add strawberries and zest; sprinkle pectin mixture. Set the heat to medium-high, stirring often.
  • 2
    When strawberries start getting soft, using a potato masher, crush them to desired consistency (release natural pectin); cook for 10 minutes. Add remaining sugar, stir well, reduce heat to medium and bring it back to a full boil, skimming the foam on top; cook 5 minutes.
  • 3
    To know if it’s ready with a desired consistency; dip a metal tablespoon in ice water for a few minutes. Dry it off and scoop some strawberry jam. Let it cool at room temperature and if sets up, it’s ready. Process with canning procedure. Makes 6 jars of 250ml
  • 4
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