Editor's Note: nuts (toasted, if desired); 1/4 cup dry white vermouth or sherry wine; 2 tablespoons orange-flavored liqueur; 1 tablespoon finely chopped crystallized ginger; 2 teaspoons almond extract; 1 tablespoon grated lemon, lime or orange peel; 1/4 cup mashed ripe banana and 1 tablespoon lemon juice.
Preparation Tips: Always use firm ripe-strawberries. Overripe or underripe fruit will not produce the best quality jam and may not set properly. A food processor can be used to chop strawberries. Use pulsing action to chop; do not puree strawberries. Do not reduce sugar or use sugar substitutes. To get an exact level cup measure of sugar, spoon sugar into dry metal or plastic measuring cup, then level by scraping excess sugar from top of cup with a straight-edged knife. If you prefer using liquid fruit pectin, try CERTO Quick 'n Easy Strawberry jam; omit water and boiling step. Mix 1 pouch CERTO Fruit Pectin and 2 tbsp. lemon juice in a small bowl. Stir into fruit mixture in bowl. Continue as directed in recipe. This version makes about 4 cups.