Crushed Strawberry Jam

Directions

1. 1
   Rinse the strawberries, drain well, and hull.
2. 2
   Squeeze the lemon juice.
3. 3
   In an enamel or stainless steel pan, add the strawberries, lemon juice and sugar.
4. 4
   Put on a high heat and simmer whilst stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
5. 5
   A lot of scum will be produced, so keep skimming the pot.
6. 6
   Simmer for 15-20 minutes until most of the moisture has evaporated and the mixture has thickened.
7. 7
   Roughly crush the strawberries with a masher and it's done.
8. 8
   To store, pour the jam into an airtight container that has been sterilized with boiling water and keep refrigerated.
9. 9
   You should have a ratio of 3 parts strawberry to 1 part sugar.
10. 10
    Calculate the amount of sugar you need based on the weight of the strawberries.