Strawberry Ginger Refrigerator Jam Recipes

STRAWBERRY-GINGER REFRIGERATOR JAM

Steps:

• Rinse and dry the strawberries; place in a 5 quart casserole.
• Lightly crush some of the berries, then stir in the remaining ingredients.
• Bring to a boil, slowly, stirring.
• Raise the heat and boil rapidly, stirring often, for 15-20 minutes or until the jam thickens.
• Turn off heat and let jam calm down for 5 minutes.
• Skim off any foam and spoon jam into sterilized jars.
• Close the jars, turn them upside down, and cool overnight.
• Refrigerate until needed, up to three weeks.
• For long-term storage, seal per boiling method.

STRAWBERRY REFRIGERATOR JAM

Steps:

• Put the vanilla seeds and pod in a heavy, nonreactive skillet. Add the sugar, orange juice and cardamom pods and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves, about 5 minutes.
• Add the strawberries to the skillet and stir once to coat. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is thick and jam-like, 20 to 25 minutes. (The longer the mixture cooks, the thicker the jam will be after it cools.) Remove from the heat and let cool before using. Discard the cardamom and vanilla pods before serving. (The jam will keep refrigerated for 2 weeks.)