Strawberry Jam

INGREDIENTS

4 cups of fruit (strawberries) 
3 cups of sugar
1/4 cup lemon juice

DIRECTIONS

Wash and dry berries. 

Mash berries with their juice, it should equal about 4 cups. 

Heat in a large, heavy bottom pot with strawberries, one cup of sugar and 1/4 cup of lemon juice. 

Bring to a rolling boil. Cook, stirring frequently for 3 minutes. 

Add the remaining 2 cups of sugar and return to a rolling boil. Cook and continue to stir for 5 minutes until the jam begins to sheet from the spoon. 

Remove from the heat and pour into prepared and sterilized jars. Seal tightly. 
 
Do not double this recipe.