Ingredients
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8 cups strawberries (aprox. 3lbs), quartered and hulled
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2-1/2 cups granulated sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
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3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
Directions
- Place strawberries in a large pot and toss with sugar. Let the strawberries sit for an hour or so to encourage the natural juices to escape from the fruit.
- Place the pot over medium high heat and bring the fruit to a simmer for about ten minutes. Stir in vanilla extract and increase the heat to medium high. Let the fruit mixture come to a boil, stirring frequently with a wooden spoon. The strawberries will start to break down and the jam will start to thicken - about 40 minutes.
- We’re almost there! Stir in lime juice and continue to cook for an additional ten minutes. The jam should start to become thick and glossy. If it’s still a bit too runny for your liking, continue to cook for an additional five to ten minutes or so.
- Remove from heat and spoon into mason jars and seal. The jam can be kept in the fridge for up to two weeks or in the freezer for up to a year.