Strawberry Jam

• 2 quarts fresh strawberries
• 7 cups sugar
• 1/2 of a 6oz bottle of liquid fruit pectin

Wash berries. Slice in half lengthwise to measure 4 cups. In an 8 quart kettle, combine strawberries and 1 cup of sugar. Let stand for 15 minutes. Add the remaining sugar and bring to a full boil. Boil hard uncovered for 1 minute. Remove from heat and stir in pectin. Skim off foam and put into jars and seal at once.

• Preparation Time: 25 minutes