Christmas Jam (Pectin Version)
- 2 (20 ounce) packages frozen strawberries or 2 1/2 quarts fresh strawberries, hulled
- 1 lb cranberries, fresh or frozen
- 5 lbs granulated sugar
- 2 (3 ounce) envelopes liquid fruit pectin
- Using a food processor, grind up the berries until smooth.
- Place in a large stockpot with sugar and pectin and stir to coat.
- Bring to a full, rolling boil and keep it boiling for 1 minute (use a timer) stirring the entire time.
- Remove from heat immediately and let cool 5 minutes (use the timer again).
- Skim off any foam that has risen to the top.
- Pour into clean, hot, sterilized canning jars, leaving 1/4" space at the top of each jar.
- Put on caps and process 15 minutes in a hot water canning bath.
- Remove from canning bath with sterile canning tongs and let cool upside down overnight, making sure each jar has properly sealed.
frozen strawberries, cranberries, sugar, liquid fruit pectin
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/christmas-jam-pectin-version-76384 (may not work)