Wild Strawberry Ginger Jam
A fragrant, fruity jam blending the sweetness of wild strawberries with spicy crystallized ginger and aromatic lemon thyme.
Servings 4 jars
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
- Prepare home canning jars and lids according to manufacturer’s instructions.
- Combine strawberries and ginger in a large saucepan. Add sugar, stirring to dissolve.
- Bring to a rolling boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly.
- Stir in thyme, then stir in liquid pectin. Boil hard for 1 minute. Remove from heat.
- 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.
- 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.
