Easy Strawberry Jam

Modified from a recipe in Good Housekeeping June, 2009. I used the no-sugar Sure-Jell for the pectin and it set up well. Over-ripe berries work best. Less sugar than regular jam.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Yields: 2 cups

Ingredients

• 3  cups  washed hulled, mashed strawberries
• 2  tablespoons  reconstituted lemon juice
• 2  tablespoons  dry pectin
• 1⁄2 teaspoon butter
• 1 1⁄4 cups sugar

Directions

1. Heat strawberries, lemon juice, pectin, and butter on high in a large skillet. Break up strawberries as they cook. Stir constantly. Boil 1 minute, then add sugar and boil 2 more minutes. Cool slightly, then refrigerate or freeze.