Homemade jam

Mr. S and I went strawberry U-pick last week in Carnation. It was a good day to pick strawberry because it wasn't too hot and wasn't raining. After an hour of picking, we got 14 pounds of strawberries.



I decided to use some of the strawberries to make homemade jam. It was my first time to make jam so I did some research online. I followed the instruction from 'Pick your own', and the instruction provided with the pectin.



Tools that I use to make jam:
* Large mixing bowl
* Potato masher
* Large pot
* Small pot
* 4 jam jars (with new lids)
* Ladle

Ingredients
* 2 pounds Strawberries
* 1/4 cup Fresh lemon juice
* 6 cups Sugar
* 1 box Pectin

Preparation
1) Slightly mash strawberries in a large mixing bowl with potato masher. Add lemon juice, stir well, then add in pectin. Transfer mashed strawberry mix into a large pot.
2) In another small pot, put the lids in hot water(not boiling water) for several minutes.
3) Heat mashed strawberry mix over medium high heat to a full boil. Add sugar, bring it back to boil for 1 minute. Remove from heat. Skim excess foam. Stand for 5 minutes.
4) Fill in jar and put the lid and ring on. To preserve the jam, put the jars in hot boiling water, cover with 2 inches of water. Boil jars for 10-15 mins. Lift the jars out and let them cool for 12-24 hours.