Strawberry jam4

1. Wash & hull the berries.
2. Place in a large pot. Cover with boiling water & let stand for 3 minutes.
3. Drain.
4. Add 2 ½ cups of water, boil hard for 3 minutes.
5. Add remaining sugar & boil hard for another 3 minutes.
6. Let stand overnight, either in large bowls or platters.
7. Ladle into serile jars.
8. Seal.
9. "from our parish kitchens cookbook".