Old Fashioned Strawberry Jam

1. In a mixing bowl, crush strawberries in batches until you have 4 cups of mashed berries.
2. In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, mix together the strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Stir over low heat until the sugar is dissolved.
3. Increase heat to high and bring the mixture to a full rolling boil. Boil, stirring often, until the mixture reaches 220ºF (105ºC).
4. Transfer to hot sterile jars, leaving ¼ to ½ inch headspace, and seal. Process in a water bath. If the jam is going to be eaten right away, don’t bother with processing and just refrigerate.

Makes 5 cups.