This recipe is perfect for those who prefer a softer consistency to commercial jam and like a spread that isn't overly sweet, what you taste is the fresh fruit!
Fresh Strawberry Spread
5 cups strawberries
1 1/2-2 cups sugar
1 T. lemon juice
1/2 package pectin
2 T. strawberry Jello
coarsely crush strawberries with a potato masher
Combine strawberries, sugar, lemon juice and pectin, bring to a boil, boil, stirring constantly for five minutes. Remove from heat add Jello and stir well.
Pour into sterilized jars and cool. store in the fridge. Makes four half pints.
Refrigerate for 24 hours before using.
Adjust sugar to your taste, and the sweetness of the fruit you are using, we like it on the tart side.
I buy pectin in bulk if you do too use a rounded 1/4 cup.
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