Jam & Tea

Tea time is a great time to relax and enjoy a cup or two of tea. You can choose from many different favours. I personally like my tea plain, no milk. Tea is another comfort food item that warms up at night or is great to have with toast and jam. 

Milky

Reduced-Sugar Strawberry Jam

Ingredients

5 cup(s) (crushed) fresh strawberries
1 package(s) (3/4 ounce) reduced-calorie or lower-sugar powdered fruit pectin
2 1/2 cup(s) sugar


Directions


1.Prepare six 8-ounce canning jars and their lids and bands for processing following manufacturer's directions. Heat jars in canner with enough water to cover to boiling. Meanwhile, in large bowl, with potato masher, crush enough berries in batches to measure 5 cups crushed berries.


2.In 5-quart Dutch oven, with wire whisk, gradually stir pectin into crushed berries. Let mixture stand 10 minutes. Meanwhile, place lids in small saucepan and cover with water; heat to boiling and set pan aside.


3.Heat strawberry mixture to boiling over high heat, stirring constantly. Stir in sugar and return strawberry mixture to a rolling boil. Boil hard 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove strawberry jam from heat. With metal spoon, skim off and discard foam as it accumulates on top.


4.Place jars and lids upside down on wire rack set over towels to drain. Spoon jam into hot, drained jars to within 1/4 inch from top of jar. Wipe jar rims clean. Seal jars. Process in boiling-water bath for 10 minutes. Cool jars on wire rack to room temperature. Label jars and store in cool, dry place. Use within 6 months. Once opened, store in refrigerator and use within 3 weeks.


Nutrition information given is for one tablespoon jam