Nancy's Easy Jam

My sister, Nancy came up with this easy jam recipe.  We made strawberry jam here but you can use any type of fruit.  We made this jam with 2 cups of mashed fruit and came out with 3 half pints of jam.  It's super fast and easy!

Nancy's Easy Jam

1st steps:
Wash your fruit
Heat three half pint jars in a large pot of water, keep the water simmering, add lids & rings and keep simmering until you need them
Have your mixer ready
Measure out 2 cups of sugar

Wash your fruit and cut, if using larger fruits (leave blueberries/blackberries whole at this point).  We just cut our strawberries into fourths.  Gently mash fruit, you will need to have a full 2 cups of mashed fruit.  Place the fruit in a heavy 2 quart saucepan.  Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring until it comes to a rolling boil.  Boil for 2 minutes.  Add the 2 cups of sugar,  continue to stir as you return the mixture to a rolling boil.  Boil for another 2 minutes.  Remove from heat and place in your mixing bowl.  Mix on medium for 2 minutes. Remove beaters.  Remove 1 jar from the hot water.  Ladle the jam mixture into the jar, wipe jar mouth and rim with a clean, damp cloth, top with a lid and ring and tighten the ring.  Set aside and repeat with the other 2 jars.  As the jars cool, you should hear a "pop" as each jar seals.

You can double the recipe if you like but we've found it easier to work in small batches.