Strawberry-jam

Ingredients

• small or crushed strawberries
• ¾ cup sugar

Directions

1. Reject all decayed berries.

2. Crush the berries and sugar in a preserving kettle with a potato masher or wooden spoon.

3. Heat the mixture and boil for about 30 minutes, or until a little jam cooled on a saucer looks thick and clear.

4. Remove all scum as it rises.

5. Cool the jam and store it as directed in the recipe for strawberry preserves.