Dark Chocolate Strawberry Jam 🍓🍫
Ingredients:
6 cups chopped strawberries 🍓
2/3 cup cocoa powder 🍫
1/3 cup dark chocolate balsamic vinegar 🏺
1 package Sure-Jell pectin 📦
1 teaspoon butter to reduce foaming 🧈
7 cups sugar 🍚
Method:
In a large stockpot, combine strawberries, dark chocolate balsamic vinegar, Sure-Jell, and butter. Heat over high heat, stirring to blend everything together 🍓🏺🧈.
Stir occasionally until the mixture begins to bubble, then add the sugar and cocoa powder all at once, stirring well 🍚🍫.
Bring the mixture to a rolling boil over high heat, stirring frequently. Boil hard for 1 minute, then remove from heat 🔥.
Ladle the hot jam into prepared canning jars, leaving 1/2-inch headspace. Secure the lids and rings tightly 🏺.
Process the jars in a boiling water bath or steam canner for 10 minutes to ensure a proper seal ♨️.
Remove jars and place them on a kitchen towel to cool undisturbed for 24 hours. The jars are sealed when the lid button is fully depressed and does not flex ⏳.
This rich, chocolatey jam pairs beautifully with sharp cheese and crackers or as a decadent topping for pound cake with whipped cream 🍰🧀. Enjoy its versatility in both sweet and savory dishes!
Store sealed jars in the pantry for up to a year. Refrigerate after opening ❄️.