Strawberry Freezer Jam

Ingredients

• 2 pints strawberries, to make 2 cups crushed strawberries
• 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 4 cups sugar
• 1 (3 ounce) envelope Certo

Directions

1. 1

   Wash and rinse containers (make sure they are sterile).

2. 2

   Prepare the berries crushing one cup at a time using a potato masher.

3. 3

   Measure exact amount of berries and juice and place in a large bowl.

4. 4

   Measure the exact amount of sugar (no sugar substitutes) and stir into the prepared fruit; mix well and let stand for 10 minutes stirring occasionally.

5. 5

   While waiting, in a small bowl, stir the Certo fruit pectin into the lemon juice.

6. 6

   After the 10 minutes has gone by with the berries, stir the pectin mixture into the prepared fruit.

7. 7

   Stir constantly until sugar is completely dissolved and no longer grainy--about 4 minutes (a few sugar crystals may remain--it's O.K.).

8. 8

   Pour into prepared containers, leaving a 1/2" space at the top for expansion during the freezing; cover.

9. 9

   Let stand at room temperature for 24 hours till set.

10. 10

    You may store in the refrigerator for about 3 weeks or store in the freezer for up to one year; thaw in the refrigerator.