Gentle Flavor Strawberry Jam

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   Preparation Sterilize jars to store the jam, a strainer to drain the moisture, and tongs to use while you are making the jam.

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   Rest them in a strainer.

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   Pour salt water in a bowl and immerse the strawberries.

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   Rinse the strawberries under the water to remove any excess dirt.

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   Take them out of the water and remove the stems.

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   Weigh the strawberries.

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   Put the sugar equivalent to 40% of the strawberries in a bowl.

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   Put strawberries in a pan, and add some sugar.

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   Then add more strawberries and repeat.This will help coat the strawberries with sugar evenly.

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    Rest for a 2 or 3 hours to a half day.

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    Moisture will come out from the strawberries.

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    You can make the jam even if you skip this step.

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    Cook over medium to high heat.

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    More and more moisture and scum will be released.

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    Remove the scum carefully.

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    Don't stir until the jam has thickened.

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    When 70 - 80% of the moisture is gone, squash the strawberries.

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    Steps 6 and 7 are optional.

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    For those of you who prefer leaving the strawberries whole, you don't need those steps.

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    Turn off the heat.

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    Squeeze on some lemon and stir.

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    Cool down a bit, and pour into the jar.

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    It's done!

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.