Spiced Strawberry Jam

5 cups strawberries, crushed (about 2 quarts, cleaned and stemmed)

1/2 teaspoon ground allspice

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

1 box powdered pectin

1/2 teaspoon butter

7 cups sugar

1. In an 8 quart saucepan, combine the strawberries and the spices. add the pectin and butter to the saucepan.

2. Bring to a full boil on high heat, stirring constantly.

3. Stir in exactly 7 cups sugar and mix well.

4. Return to a full boil and boil for 1 minute exactly, stirring constantly.

5. Remove saucepan from heat, skim off any foam using a metal spoon.

6. Ladle into sterile jars, wipe rims, adjust lids,process 5 minutes in a boiling water bath canner.

Yield: 5 half pints