Jaca Jam
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Ingredients:
- 2 pounds of fresh, ripe strawberries
- 5 ½ cups of Jaca sugar
- ¼ cup of lemon juice
- Hull (remove stems and leaves) and chop or mash the strawberries
- Cook strawberries with the Jaca sugar and the lemon juice on low heat until the Jaca sugar is dissolved
- Set heat to high and bring to a full boil
- Continue boiling at medium heat for about 30 min. until the mixture reaches 220 degrees F, stirring often (use candy thermometer)
- Let it rest for 15 min., place a spoonful of jam on a cool plate, and check its consistency after 2 min.
- Possibly extend cooking time to achieve a thicker texture
- Pour into hot, sterile jars, seal, and boil jars in hot water following manufacturer’s instructions