Strawberry Jam

Directions

1. 1
   Wash, hull and chop strawberries.
2. 2
   Cook slowly until soft. Do not add any water.
3. 3
   Add warmed sugar and lemon juice, return slowly to boil, then boil rapidly until mixture sets, about 20 minutes.
4. 4
   Bottle in sterilised jars.
5. 5
   Don't chop berries, add them whole to pan, when beginning to soften simply mash with potato masher.
6. 6
   This cuts first cooking to about half the time, and helps make a smooth jam.