Fast And Easy Strawberry Jam - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 qt. ripe strawberries, mashed
4 c. sugar, do not decrease
3/4 c. water
1 box Sure Jell fruit pectin
plastic storage containers

Preparation

Measure 2 cups mashed strawberries into large bowl.
Stir in sugar.
Let stand 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Bring water and pectin to boil in small saucepan on high heat, stirring constantly.
Continue boiling and stirring for 1 minute.
Stir into fruit mixture in bowl.
Stir for 3 minutes or until sugar is completely dissolved.
Fill containers quickly to within 1/2 inch of top; cover with lids.
Let stand at room temperature for 24 hours.
Jam is ready to use. Refrigerator up to 3 weeks or freeze up to 1 year; thaw in refrigerator.
Makes about 6 cups.
Jam will be soft.