Strawberries And Champagne Jam

Serves: 4

Catharine Rutherford

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

51

Spice

57

Sweetness

46

Sourness

39

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.7

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1 cup

Lemon Juice

7 cups

White Sugar

Directions:

1

Combine strawberries, champagne, lemon juice, and pectin in a nonreactive pan; bring to boil

2

Stir sugar into strawberry mixture; cook, stirring constantly, until mixture returns to a boil

3

Cook until sugar dissolves, 1 to 2 minutes

4

Sterilize the jars and lids in boiling water for at least 5 minutes

5

Ladle jam into hot, sterilized jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of the top

6

Run a knife or thin spatula around the insides of the jars after they have been filled to remove any air bubbles

7

Wipe the rims of the jars with a moist paper towel to remove any food residue

8

Top with lids and screw on rings

9

Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water

10

Bring to a boil and lower jars into the boiling water using a holder

11

Leave a 2-inch space between the jars

12

Pour in more boiling water if necessary to bring the water level to at least 1 inch above the tops of the jars

13

Bring the water to a rolling boil, cover the pot, and process for 15 minutes

14

Remove the jars from the stockpot and place onto a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart, until cool

15

Once cool, press the top of each lid with a finger, ensuring that the seal is tight (lid does not move up or down at all)

16

Store in a cool, dark area