Strawberry Jam with Orange Zest
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!
Ingredients
- 1 pkg. pectin (1.75 oz or 3 1/2 tbsp.)
- 4 cups granulated sugar, divided
- 7 cups strawberries, washed, stems removed and halved or quartered depending on the size tips & tricks
- 1/2 large orange, zested
Directions
- In a small bowl, combine pectin with ¼ cup sugar; stir to mix.
- In a large pot, add strawberries and orange zest; sprinkle the pectin mixture on. Set the heat to medium-high, stirring often.
- When the strawberries start getting soft, using a potato masher, crush them to the desired consistency (releases natural pectin); bring to a boil, cook for 10 minutes.
- Add the remaining sugar, stir well, reduce the heat to medium and bring it back to a full boil, skimming the foam from the top; cook 5 minutes.
- When the jam is ready (*see footnote), remove from the heat, fill up the prepared jars and process with the canning procedure.
Notes
Footnote: To know if it’s ready with the right consistency; dip a metal tablespoon in ice water for a few minutes. Dry it off and scoop up some strawberry jam. Let it cool at room temperature and if it sets up, it’s ready.