Homemade jam is an easy way to make a healthier breakfast choice, it is also cheaper since you can spend any where from $1 to $3 on ingredients and make around 3 cups of jam.
Ingredients
2 lbs./4 cups strawberries or blackberries (this will work with any berry you like)
1 cup water
2 cups raw sugar (white sugar will work the same)
1 medium lemon (juice)
Basil (optional)
Instructions
Wash and hull (cut leaves off) strawberries/ blackberries
Blend berries and basil (optional) with 1 cup of water.
Pour blended berries in medium saucepan.
Add sugar and lemon juice to saucepan.
Boil for 30-45 minutes -stirring often.
Remove foam.
Boil mason jars and lids for 10 minutes.
Jam is ready when it is a darker shade, thicker, and you hear "bodily noises".
Without touching inside of jars, fill with jam up to 1 inch from top.
Seal jars tightly and place upside down for 10 minutes.
Let jam set right-side up for 24 hours before freezing.
Thaw for 24 hours before serving.
Notes
Jam will last in the freezer for about 1 year, but discard if ice forms on top. Jam will last 2 to 3 weeks in fridge. For smaller servings use baby food size mason jars. Make sure your mason jars are freezer safe. With a 2,000 calorie diet 1tsp fo strawberry jam has 4.2% Vitamin C.