Author Notes: I found pretty organic strawberries at the market right about the same time ArielleClementine’s new baby Henry was being born – so I figure he is a lucky strawberry boy. Congratulations to the family, and this jam is dedicated to Henry!!! —aargersi
Serves: 6 pints canned plus more for the fridge to eat right away
Ingredients
-
4
pounds strawberries – washed, hulled and quartered
-
2
cups reisling (mine is self described as off-dry – I find it a bit sweet)
-
2
cups sugar
-
1
box no sugar needed pectin (1.75 oz)
-
1
tablespoon Fruit Fresh (last year my strawberry jam faded after a month or so which made me sad, I am hoping the fruit fresh will help with that in case we don’t eat it fast enough)
-
juice from 2 lemons
-
2
tablespoons unsalted butter
Directions
- Prepare you jars if you are canning – make sure they are clean and sterile and ready. Put 2 spoons in the freezer.
- Put the strawberries, lemon juice and reisling in a large heavy pot and bring to a boil. At the same time whisk the pectin and the sugar together. Once the strawberries have come to a boil add the remaining ingredients and stir together thoroughly. Bring it back to a boil, then turn the heat down to a simmer. Simmer until the strawberries are soft – this should just take a few minutes. The whole idea behind a pectin jam is that you don’t have to cook the fruit as long which makes for a nice fresh tasting jam.
- Once the strawberries are soft, gently run through your jam with a potato masher and break them up a bit – leave some large chunks too. Get a spoon out of the freezer and dribble a bit of the jam on the back. Run your finger through it. If the track stays clear you are done, if not simmer a few more minutes and re-test.
- Turn off the heat. Some people say skim the foam, but I just stir the jam down so there isn’t any. The butter helps also.
- If you are canning – fill your jars, clean the rims, secure the lids and rings, and re-boil for 10 minutes. Remove from the canning pot and let rest until completely cool – at least 12-14 hours. Check your seals and store in a cool dark place. Share with friends and neighbors!
1 of 2
2 of 2