Strawberry lavender jam

1 batch

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
1 pounds Strawberries
1 pounds Sugar
24 Lavender stems
2 Lemons; juice of

Directions

Wash, dry and hull the strawberries. Layer them in a large bowl with the sugar and 1 dozen of the lavender stems; set in a cool place overnight.

Discard the lavender and place the berry mixture in a large non-aluminum saucepan. Tie the remaining lavender stems together and add them to the berries. Add the lemon juice. Cook over medium heat until the mixture comes to a boil, then continue to cook for 20 to 25 minutes. Skim any foam from the top. Discard lavender and pour the jam into sterilized jars. Seal. Yield: 3 to 4 half pints.

The authors write: "The exotic sweetness of lavender produces a soft spiciness when combined with strawberries in this jam." From _The Herbal Pantry_ by Emelie Tolley and Chris Mead. New York: Clarkson N. Potter, Inc., 1992. ISBN 0-517-58331-3. Pg. 50. Posted by Cathy Harned.

Submitted By CATHY HARNED On 10-24-94

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