Strawberry Jam

I made strawberry jam last week! This probably does not sound like a big accomplishment, especially since it's not that hard and I didn't even seal up any of it with wax, but still! It was something new and exciting!

Turns out, not only is it "not that hard," it's actually super easy. I sliced up about a pint and a half of strawberries and mixed them in a heavy saucepan with about 1/2 cup granulated sugar. Cook over low heat for 3 hours or thereabouts, stirring a few times every hour, until the mixture thickens to a jam-like consistency. Voila! You have strawberry jam! Or probably any other kind of jam, if you have an alternate fruit preference.