Spiced Strawberry Jam

Ingredients

• 1 kg ripe strawberries, hulled
• 750 g white sugar
• 60 ml lemon juice
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 2 whole cloves
• 1 pinch ground ginger

Method

1. Place the strawberries, cinnamon and cloves in a heavy saucepan.
2. Crush the berries lightly.
3. Add the sugar and lemon juice.
4. Heat gently until the sugar has dissolved.
5. Boil rapidly until setting point is reached.
6. Remove the whole spices.
7. Stir in a tiny pinch of ginger.
8. Bottle hot in sterilised jars.