Memories of summer this one. And a reminder that the last jar of homegrown, homemade jam needs to be eaten. I don't think anything can replace the deep joy of eating a jar of runny (it has to be french style and runny imho) homemade strawberry jam made with homegrown strawberries. A true memory of the summer.
For about 4 1/2 jars you need:
1 kg jam sugar
juice 1 lemon
2 kg strawberries
Begin by mascerating the strawberries in the juice and sugar. Place everything in a preserving pan and leave, overnight, for the juices to flow. The next day heat very gently till all the sugar has dissolved. Once this has happened bring to the boil and boil rapidly for 5 mins. Test for the set (I keep saucers in the freezer and bring one our for each test. Turn off the heat and place a small amount of jam on the cold saucer. Leave for 30 seconds and then run the back of a spoon through it. If a skin forms and there's a clear trail it's ready to jar. If not, boil again for another few mins and keep testing for the set). Pour into sterilised jars and leave to cool. Try not to eat all the jars on the same day! Truly lovely with homemade scones and clotted cream. Even when it's freezing outside and pouring with rain, this is a little bit of summer on a plate :)
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