Strawberry Jam
3 quarts fresh strawberries, small ones cut in half, large ones cut in quarters
1 cup sugar
1 Tbs. orange zest
2 Tbs. orange juice
1.75 pkg. pectin powder
Bring the strawberries and the sugar to a boil. Reduce the temperature and simmer for 20 minutes. Add the orange zest, orange juice, and pectin powder. Simmer for 10 more minutes. Spoon into jars and cool. Refrigerate for up to two weeks. I used 4 oz. canning jars and empty jelly jars I had saved. Makes approximately eight 4 oz. canning jars.
Variations:
Add a handful of blueberries when you add the orange zest.
Use Grand Marnier instead of orange juice for great flavor.
Use lemon zest and lemon juice in place of orange.
Enjoy!
Martha