Strawberry-Basil Jam

Strawberry-Basil Jam

Ingredients:
strawberries, raw
sugars, granulated
spices, basil, dried
lime juice, raw
lime juice, raw

Directions:
Clean and hull strawberries.
Cut strawberries into pieces.
Then weight to make 1.2 kg fruit for jam.
In a suited pot mix strawberries, super gelling sugar and lime juice.
Let stand for 2 hours, mixing from time to time.
Over medium high heat bring to a boil stirring all the time.
Let boil strawberry mixture for 4 minutes, stirring all the time.
Remove from heat and add lime peel.
Mix.
Add coarsely chopped basil and mix.
Fill into twist off preserving jars and close jars.
Let stand for 1 minute and then turn up side down.
Let stand for 10 minutes and turn over again.
Let cool completely.
NOTE on "Dr. Oetker's Super Gelling Sugar 3:1".
Dr. Oetker is a well known brand in Germany.
There are several gelling sugars available.
The "3:1" super gelling sugar already contains pectin and you only need 1/3 of sugar.
If you can't get it, you could also use Dr. Oetker's 2:1 super gelling sugar.
Follow the instructions on the package.