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Wash lemon well in soap and water
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hull and wash stawberries and put in large pot.
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put pot on medium - high heat.
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mash strawberries slightly with potato masher.
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add honey, lemon juice, butter and grated apple.
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after you have squeezed out all the lemon juice, cut a piece off about an inch wide or so and throw it in the pot.
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stir well and continue to mash stawberries while it boils.
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Keep at a rolling boil stirring often for 20- 40 minutes.
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The longer it boils the more it will thicken and get to the consistancy of jam.
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remember to stir.
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Skim off any foam with spoon ( I put this on a plate and ate -- yum :-)).
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After 20 minutes check to see if set with plate in freezer. ( see note following recipe).
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If not set continue to boil stirring frequently for 5 to 10 minutes and check to see if it's set again.
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Once it is set, pour into clean, sterilized jars and lids and process in large pot of boiling water for 15 minutes.
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Remember, the jars must be completely covered with boiling water to process correctly.
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Note: To test to see if the jam is set - place 3 - 4 little plates in the freezer when you begin making the jam. Then when you think it is ready, take a plate out and put about 1/2 teaspoon of jam on frozen plate. Run your finger through the middle, and angle plate - it should make a line through the jam and not run back together.
