Strawberry Jam

• 2½ lb. strawberries
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 3 lb.<

Hull the strawberries, wash and cut in half if large or leave whole if small. Put into a preserving pan with the lemon juice and sugar and leave for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Place over a low heat and stir continuously. When the sugar has dissolved, add the butter which reduces foaming. Bring to the boil and boil rapidly for 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat, add the pecti