Strawberry Jam

2 lbs. fresh strawberries

4 cups sugar

1/4 cup lemon juice

In a bowl, smash the strawberries in batches until you have 4 cups of mashed berry. In a heavy bottomed saucepan, mix together the strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Stir over low heat until the sugar is dissolved. Increase heat to high, and bring the mixture to a full rolling boil. Boil, stirring often, until the mixture reaches 220 degrees F. Transfer to hot sterile jars, leaving 1/4 to 1/2 inch headspace, and seal. If the jam is going to be eaten right away, don't bother with processing, and just refrigerate.

Enjoy!

Lynn

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