Crushed Strawberry Jam

1. 1

   Rinse the strawberries, drain well, and hull.

2. 2

   Squeeze the lemon juice.

3. 3

   In an enamel or stainless steel pan, add the strawberries, lemon juice and sugar.

4. 4

   Put on a high heat and simmer whilst stirring occasionally to prevent burning.

5. 5

   A lot of scum will be produced, so keep skimming the pot.

6. 6

   Simmer for 15-20 minutes until most of the moisture has evaporated and the mixture has thickened.

7. 7

   Roughly crush the strawberries with a masher and it's done.

8. 8

   To store, pour the jam into an airtight container that has been sterilized with boiling water and keep refrigerated.

9. 9

   You should have a ratio of 3 parts strawberry to 1 part sugar.

10. 10

    Calculate the amount of sugar you need based on the weight of the strawberries.

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