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Strawberry Kiwi Jam

Yummy strawberry-kiwi. I'm kind of a Strawberry Jam purist, but this is yummy nonetheless.

Ingredients

  • 3 cups crushed strawberries
  • 3 kiwis, peeled and diced
  • 1 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 Tbsp minced crystalized ginger
  • 1 package Ball 100% Natural Fruit Jell Pectin
  • 5 cups sugar

We Be Jammin'

Sterilize and heat jars, scald lids and keep warm (see canning tips if you're unsure what this means.)

In a large saucepan, combine the fruit, lemon juice, ginger and pectin. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring often. Add the sugar all at once, and stir until dissolved. Return the mixture to a full hard boil, and at this point be sure to stir constantly to prevent burning. Boil hard 1 minute. Remove from heat. Skim off the foam if necessary.

Ladle hot jam into jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace. Wipe rim and threads of jar with clean damp tea towel. Put lid on jar and screw band on finger tight. Process 10 minutes in a boiling water canner. Yields 6 half pints.

Notes and Hints and Stuff

  • Pectin Counts!
    Don't use another brand or type of pectin than the one listed above. It may work, but it may not.