Strawberry Jam

• 1 kg (2 lb) strawberries, preferably wild ones
• 1 kg (

Hull the strawberries. Wash them only if necessary. Layer strawberries and sugar in a large glass or earthenware bowl, or in a deep china dish. Leave them to macerate for 12 hours or overnight.

Transfer the strawberries and their juice to a large pan and add a little lemon juice if you like. Bring to the boil very slowly, stirring gently with a wooden spoon or shaking the pan lightly, a