How to make jams and jellies that set the first time! Personalized Holiday gifts for all!

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds sweetness with fewer calories.

pectin

🥗Healthier: chia seeds

💰Cheaper: cornstarch

Chia seeds provide natural thickening.

Prepare a clean area and assemble your ingredients.

Wash strawberries thoroughly and remove stems.

Mash strawberries in a large bowl until desired consistency is reached.

Combine mashed strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a pot.

Add water and butter to the mixture.

Heat mixture over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.

Bring the mixture to a hard boil that cannot be stirred down.

Add pectin and stir well to combine.

Continue boiling for an additional 1-2 minutes until thickened.

Remove from heat and skim off any foam from the surface.

Ladle hot jam into sterilized jars, leaving some headspace.

Seal jars with lids and process in a boiling water bath for 5-10 minutes.

Let jars cool at room temperature before storing in a cool, dark place.

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