The real strawberry season is short, but the pleasures of the fruits need not be fleeting; overripe strawberries can be turned into jam to savor their sweetness. Additional flavors like vanilla or rosewater can enhance the taste.
Properly hulling strawberries by removing the cone-shaped white flesh under the leaves and discarding any spoiled parts is crucial for making quality jam. Cooking strawberries in the right pan at a low heat until they exude juice is essential.
Using a jam thermometer is recommended, but a fail-safe method involves putting two saucers in the freezer to check the jam's set. Adding sugar and lemon juice creates a fairly loose-set jam.
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