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Strawberry Balsamic Black Pepper Jam

Ingredients

• 1 lb fresh strawberries
• ¾ cup white granulated sugar
• 1 Tbsp lemon juice
• 1 Tbsp Balsamic Vinegar
• ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper

• Best jam to serve with charcuterie
• pairs well with blue cheese or sharp
• cheddar and a crusty bread

Directions

1. Wash and chop the berries. Add the berries to a heavy-bottomed pot along with sugar and lemon juice. If you prefer a smoother jam, use a potato masher to mash up the berries now.
2. Boil. Place the pot on medium-high heat to dissolve the sugar, stirring regularly. Once the sugar is dissolved, reduce the heat to low.
3. Simmer. Simmer on low heat for 45-60 minutes. As foam rises to the top, skim it off with a spoon. Stir once in a while to make sure the jam is not scorching at the bottom of the pot.
4. Check the Doneness. The jam is ready when it's thick and has reduced in volume considerably. Test the doneness with the cold plate test (a drop of jam on a chilled plate should wrinkle when pushed).
5. Add Flavors. Stir in 2 tablespoon Balsamic vinegar and ¼-½ teaspoon Freshly cracked black pepper.
6. Store in fridge x 1 week