Strawberry Jam Preserves

Ingredients

• 1 lb strawberries
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 teaspoon butter

Instructions

1. 1

   Wash and prepare the strawberries (remove the green tops)

2. 2

   In a medium saucepan, add the prepared strawberries, granulated sugar, butter, and fresh lemon juice. Mix over medium-low heat until sugar dissolves (about 5 min).

3. 3

   Increase the heat and bring the mixture to a boil. Stir and mash the strawberries frequently and continue to boil until the jam has thickened (or until it reaches a temperature of 220°F/104°C). This will take approximately 10-15 minutes.

4. 4

   Pour the jam into a clean, tempered jar (at this point you can use a strainer to remove the seeds if you'd like). Allow to cool. Once cooled, cover and refrigerate.