Strawberry jam

[MsEmma88]

Before I start the two hour trip to the strawberry man. Any of you ladies think of some good additions to the jam to help bring out the strawberry goodness

[SweetLuci]

 Here's a recipe that a friend makes. I can't tolerate peppers, so I've never made it, but she serves it over a block of cream cheese and people go crazy for it.

 Strawberry Chipotle Jam

Ingredients

• 1 quart strawberries (about 1 ½ lbs.) Try to select 1 cup of slightly-unripe berries
• 1 large juicy lemon, zested and juiced
• 3 cups sugar
• 2-3 chipotle peppers, minced (canned)
• ¼ tsp. salt

Instructions

1. Chop half of the berries into small pieces and smash the rest of the berries. You should have approximately 3 cups—a little extra is ok.
2. In a saucepan combine the lemon zest, juice, sugar and salt over medium heat. Stir the mixture occasionally, until the sugar dissolves.
3. Add all the berries and minced chipotle peppers to the pan. Bring to a low boil. Simmer for 10 minutes.
4. Then, check the gel consistency by placing a small amount on a frozen surface. Run your fingers through it. If it separates and is not runny, remove the jam from heat. If it is still runny, simmer another 5-10 minutes and check again. The jam could take 10-40 minutes to gel properly.
5. Place the hot jam in sterilized jars. Either seal in a hot water bath (according to proper canning technique) or refrigerate immediately.

Preparation time: 15 minutes

Cooking time: 10-40 minute(s)

Number of servings (yield): 3-4 6 oz. jars (Depending on how long it simmers)

[SweetLuci]

 I have also heard of adding a bit of black pepper, but I haven't tried that.

[Kimberly954]

I heard jam was really easy to make. I want to try it sometime. I LOVE strawberry jam!!

[KaylaMillar]

I heard it was super easy to make! I never had though

[periwinkle163]

 I've never added anything but sugar.

[delanna6two]

I have not made homemade jam before but hope it works out for you.

[gmadiane]

this is one thing I have never tried to make

[MsEmma88]

It's my first time making jam at all

Quoting gmadiane:

this is one thing I have never tried to make

[lillucky8]

I follow the recipe on the gelatin box usually