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5 | cups fresh strawberries |
5 | cups granulated sugar |
rind from 1 orange, grated | |
1/4 | cup orange juice |
Wash berries. Slice. Combine with sugar in a 4-quart
enameled or
stainless steel pot.
Let stand several hours
or overnight until natural juices form.
Bring jam to
boiling. Stir very gently until sugar dissolves.
Keep at
a moderate boil for 10 minutes. Add grated orange
rind and
orange juice.
Return to heat. Bring to boiling
again. Test for jelly state (220
F on a candy thermometer)
or when the liquid slides from spoon to form
a large drop.
This will be about 3 minutes after jam returns to boiling.
Remove from heat. Skim off foam.
Pour hot jam into hot,
sterilized jars. Seal according to manufacturer's
instructions.
Store in a dark, cold place
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