Fresh Strawberry Jam

When it is springtime and strawberries are in season, I make strawberry jam with my granddaughter. It has become a tradition in a few short years. This is a great activity with do with kids. Strawberries are easy to cut up and watching the thermometer get to just the right temperature is amazingly entertaining.  The best part -- making some biscuits while the jam cooks and then having warm biscuits and fresh strawberry jam as a snack!

Ingredients

2 pounds fresh strawberries, hulled
4 cups sugar
1/4 cup lemon juice


Instructions

Cut strawberries into quarters.
In a large bowl, crush the berries. You should have 4 cups of mashed berries.
In a large saucepan, mix together strawberries, sugar and lemon juice.
Stir over low heat until sugar is dissolved.
Increase heat to medium-high and bring the fruit to a full rolling boil, stirring often.
Cook until temperature reaches 220 degrees F.
You can test the jam to see if it is done by placing a spoonful onto a chilled plate and
putting it into the freezer for 30 seconds. It is is jelled, it is done.
Transfer to clean jars and store in the refrigerator.
Yummy!