RECIPES AT THE TOP: CHIT-CHAT AT THE BOTTOM . (But read the step-by-step instructions completely if you are a canning beginner. Surejell requires a certain order to things for it to work.) STRAWBERRY JAM USING SUREJELL POWDER PECTIN 5 cups mashed (stems removed) fresh strawberries (approximately 3 pounds whole strawberries made 5 cups for me; measure them mashed) 7 cups granulated sugar 1/2 Tablespoon butter/margarine (optional) (helps a little with foaming) 1 box powdered original Surejell pectin 10 (8 oz) canning jars w/ lids & rings (new lids/rings) Instructions: *Step-by-Step instructions listed in the chit-chat below - WITH LOTS OF PICTURES! Place mashed strawberries in a large pot (like for cooking chili). Sprinkle w/ powdered pectin (only Surejell works for me.) Stir to blend. Measure 7 cups granulated sugar into a separate container (bowl) and have ready to go. Don't add it yet to the strawberrie...
This is how I do it AT HOME MY WAY!