Strawberry Margarita Jam

Margaritas...if you like the drink, you will love this jam. Try it as a topping for cheesecake or mixed with cream cheese on bagels. Recipe is from a friend that know how much I like "different" kinds of jams and jellies. :o) cook time does not include time for water to boil in water bath canner

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Yields: 6 half-pints

Ingredients

• 3  cups strawberries (crushed)
• 1⁄4 cup lime juice
• 2⁄3 cup  tequila
• 1⁄4 cup  orange liqueur
• 6  cups sugar
• 1 (3 ounce) package  liquid pectin

Directions

1. NOTE: Do NOT use a food processor to crush strawberries or you will get puree and jam will not have a good texture. Use a potato masher.
2. In a large pot, mix together strawberries, lime juice, tequila, and orange liqueur.
3. Stir in sugar, bring to a boil over high heat.
4. Stirring constantly.
5. Boil hard for 1 minute.
6. Remove from heat and immediately stir in pectin.
7. Skim off foam.
8. Stir for 5 minutes (this will prevent floating fruit).
9. Ladle into sterilized jars to within 1/4 inch from rim. Wipe rims clean. Apply lids and rings. Tighten to fingertip tight.
10. Process in boiling water bath for 5 minutes.