Strawberry Jam the easy way

Last week, I got some strawberries from the local FFA. They always have the best fruit, always!!! I don't know how it is, but even the grocery stores don't have fruit that good.
I learned how to make Jelly/Jam from one of the best, my mother in law. With her it was pretty much so sink or swim, and I swam!!! She taught me the easy way though, which I think she took to because as a kid, she got to make it the hard way. I use Certo or Sure Jell.

For this recipe I used Certo, so here goes!

4 cups crushed strawberries
7 cups sugar
1 pouch Certo
This makes 8 cups.

Prepare your jars and lids as directed

1. put strawberries and sugar into your pot, and bring to a rolling boil. (a boil that does not stir down)

2. add Certo, and return into a full rolling boil, and boil for 1 minute.

3. Ladle into jars quickly, wipe the rims of the jars, and place lids and rings. Allow to remain sitting until you hear the lids ping. And then move them to a safe place until they have cooled. It may take up to 2 days to set, but mine always sets by the time it's cool.

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