Strawberry Jam
4 cups cleaned strawberries (1 liter)
1 box powdered pectin
3 to 4 teaspoons artificial sweetener (15-20 ml)
1 tablespoon lemon juice (15 ml)
Crush strawberries in saucepan. Stir in lemon juice, powdered pectin and artificial sweetener. Bring to a boil and boil 1 minute stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Continue to stir 2 minutes. Pour into sterilized half-pint jars to within 1/4 inch of top. Put on cap, screw band tight. When cool, store in refrigerator or freezer.
Yield: 2-1/2 half pints.
MORE BERRIED TREASURES AND OTHER GOOD PICKIN'S by Elaine Jauman. From Kitchen Treasures. Osseo, IN 55369.