Strawberry Pernod Jam

• 6 pints fresh strawberries, cleaned and hulled
• 1 pint fresh blueberries, cleaned and drained
• 6 cups granulated sugar, superfine if you have it
• 4 tablespoons of pernod liqueur, Absynthe or 4 tablespoons Ricard, are ok substitutes
• 3 whole star anise pods
• 1 slightly unripe golden delicious apple, peeled and diced to 1/8 inch

1. Cut the strawberries into small pieces and place in large heavy pan.
2. Cover the berries with the sugar and toss to mix.
3. Add the Pernod and Star Anise, and toss again.
4. Let set for about 5 minutes.
5. Over medium heat, bring up to a boil, stirring constantly.
6. Add the apple cubes and blueberry and continue to cook
7. Use an insta-read or candy thermometer - remove from heat 220 degrees.
8. Skim off foam and remove the star anise pods.
9. Ladle into hot jars, clean rims carefully, lid up and process in hot water bath for 10 minutes.
10. Cool jars, and place any that don't seal in refrigerator for immediate use.

fresh strawberries, fresh blueberries, granulated sugar, pernod liqueur, star anise pods, apple

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/strawberry-pernod-jam-463044 (may not work)