STRAWBERRY JAM 2 quarts strawberries 7 cups sugar 1 pkg Sure-Jell Pectin Wash and stem berries. Crush them , small amounts at a time. Measure out 5 cups of the crushed berries and place in a large pot. Place sugar in a separate bowl. To berries in pot, add pectin and 1/2 tsp butter. Bring mixture to a full rolling boil over high heat, stirring constantly. Add sugar to fruit. Bring to full rolling boil, stirring constantly, Continue to boil for 2 full minutes while stirring. Remove from heat and fill hot, sterile jars to within 1/4 inch HEAD-SPACE.