Strawberry Jam - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 qt. strawberries
3 1/2 c. sugar
1/2 box fruit pectin
1/2 tsp. butter or margarine

Preparation

Wash strawberries and remove stems, then cut in half and crush in small amounts.
Place berries in pan, then add pectin and butter.
Bring to a rolling boil over high heat, while stirring constantly.
Quickly, add sugar and bring to boil again.
Boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Remove from heat and skim off foam with a large metal spoon.
Fill jar to 1/4-inch from top of jar.