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Strawberry Freezer Jam

2 quarts fresh strawberries
5-1/2 cups sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
1/4 cup lemon juice
3/4 cup water
1 package (1-3/4 ounces) powdered fruit pectin

Wash and mash the berries, measuring out enough mashed berries to make 4 cups;
place in a large bowl. Stir in the sugar, corn syrup and lemon juice. Let stand
for 10 minutes. In a small saucepan, bring water and pectin to a boil,
stirring constantly. Cook and stir for 1 minute. Add to fruit mixture; stir for 3
minutes. Pour into jars or freezer containers, leaving 1/2-in. headspace.
Cover and let stand overnight or until set, but not longer than 24 hours.
Refrigerate for up to 3 weeks or freeze for up to 1 year.

Yield: 4-1/2 pints.

Printed from tasteofhome.com Jul 24, 2008

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