| Ingredient | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Fresh ripe strawberries | 3.5 lbs |
1.6 kg |
| Strained strawberry juice | 3.5 cups |
830 ml |
| Powdered fruit pectin | 1.75 oz |
49 g |
| Bottled lemon juice | 2 tbsp |
30 ml |
| Granulated sugar | 4.5 cups |
900 g |
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Extract Juice
Crush strawberries and simmer with ½ cup (120 ml) water for 10 minutes. Strain through cheesecloth into a bowl without squeezing until you have 3.5 cups (830 ml) of clear juice. -
Boil Pectin
Combine juice, lemon juice, and pectin in a pot. Bring to a full rolling boil over high heat. -
Add Sugar & Boil
Stir in sugar, return to a full rolling boil, and boil hard for exactly 1 minute, stirring constantly. -
Jar & Set
Remove from heat, skim off foam, ladle into clean jars, and let set undisturbed for 12 to 24 hours.
