Berry Jam

GreekVegetarianAdvanced180 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 2 each envelopes unflavored gelatine
  • 1 cup cold water
  • 0 cup strawberries, sliced (or blueberries)
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.3 cup lemon juice
  • 2 each to 3 tablespoons raspberry or orange liqueur (optional)

Instructions

  1. 1

    In large saucepan, sprinkle unflavored gelatine over cold water; let stand 1 minute.

  2. 2

    Stir over low heat until gelatine is completely dissolved, about 5 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add strawberries, sugar and lemon juice.

  4. 4

    Bring to a boil, then simmer, stirring occasionally and crushing berries slightly, 10 minutes.

  5. 5

    Stir in liqueur.

  6. 6

    Spoon into jars; cool slightly before refrigerating.

  7. 7

    Chill until set, about 3 hours.

  8. 8

    Store up to 4 weeks in refrigerator or up to 1 year in freezer.

  9. 9

    Makes 4 cups jam.

Tags

greekjoy-of-canning