Berry Jam

Yield: 4 cups jam

Ingredients

• 2 envelopes unflavored gelatine
• 1 cup cold water
• 4 1/2 cups strawberries, sliced (or blueberries)
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 2 to 3 tablespoons raspberry or orange liqueur (optional)

Instructions

1. In large saucepan, sprinkle unflavored gelatine over cold water; let stand for 1 minute.
2. Stir over low heat until gelatine is completely dissolved, about 5 minutes.
3. Add strawberries, sugar and lemon juice. Bring to a boil, then simmer, stirring occasionally and crushing berries slightly, 10 minutes.
4. Stir in liqueur. Spoon into jars; cool slightly before refrigerating. Chill until set, about 3 hours.
5. Store up to 4 weeks in refrigerator or up to 1 year in freezer.