Wild Strawberry Ginger Jam

Kathy K. Schlosser
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A fragrant, fruity jam blending the sweetness of wild strawberries with spicy crystallized ginger and aromatic lemon thyme.
SERVINGS: 4 jars
RECIPE CATEGORY: Simple Ideas

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups crushed wild strawberries (use small, sweet domestic strawberries if wild are not available)
  • 2 tablespoons crystallized ginger (cut into small pieces)
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon thyme
  • 3 ½ cups sugar
  • ½ pouch liquid pectin

Instructions
 

  1. Prepare home canning jars and lids according to manufacturer’s instructions.
  2. Combine strawberries and ginger in a large saucepan. Add sugar, stirring to dissolve.
  3. Bring to a rolling boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly.
  4. Stir in thyme, then stir in liquid pectin. Boil hard for 1 minute. Remove from heat.
  5. Skim foam if necessary. Ladle hot jam into hot jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace. Wipe jar rims clean, adjust caps, and process 10 minutes in a boiling-water canner.
  6. Remove jars from canner and allow to sit for 1 hour. Check seals and store in a dark place. Refrigerate any unsealed jars.

Notes

Yields about four 8-ounce jars. Recipe by Kathy K. Schlosser, HSA North Carolina Unit. From The Herb Society of America’s Essential Guide to Growing and Cooking with Herbs.
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