This year the strawberries are small and easily bruised but are very sweet and very juicy.Every year I put up at least one batch of jam from strawberries we pick just down the road.
My go-to recipe is from a Donna Hay magazine--- Issue 7.
Enjoy!
Strawberry Vanilla Jam
6 or so cups
3 lbs strawberries cleaned, hulled and halved
2 lbs sugar
3/4 c lime juice-- freshly squeezed
1 vanilla bean halved and scraped (I subsitute 1 tbs of a good quality Mexican vanilla extract when beans are not in my cupboard)
Combine strawberries, sugar, lime juice and vanilla bean and seeds in large saucepan and bring to a gentle boil.
NOTE: if using vanilla extract do not add until jam has thickened.
Skim foam as needed.
Let bubble away until jam has thickened--- 25 to 35 minutes.
If using vanilla, stir it in now.
Ladle into jars and process as you would your favourite jam.
5 comments:
*yummie*
I'm really glad you started blogging again! The gallery looks great, as does the book previews. I'm telling you... I think I must plan a trip for Cody and I to Canada!!
I spent Canada Day with family. And was delighted when my sister-in-law proudly showed my her Patches blanket and hat that she had knit for an expectant co-worker. Her birthday is coming up, so your book "FolkStyle" and some Mission Falls wool will be the perfect gift!
Thanks for all your hard work!
Ontario berries - isn't it great to live in Ontario in the summer! Thanks for sharing the recipe!
Your book in my Holliday bag...
Have a nice day Mag...
;-)!
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